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Afterglow

19781h 33mMovieDrama

The story depicts a young man suffering from an incurable disease trying to live his life to the fullest in the time he has left. Based on the true story of Ayumu Oya (poet), the eldest son of Soichi Oya (journalist, novelist and critic)

DirectorYoshisuke Kawasaki
WritersTakahisa Katsume·Kyōhei Nakaoka
ProducersYoshisuke Kawasaki·Kazuo Baba

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Cast · Directed by Yoshisuke Kawasaki

TMTomokazu Miura
Tomokazu Miura
MHMieko Harada
Mieko Harada
MIMegumi Igarashi
Megumi Igarashi
ASAtom Shimojo
Atom Shimojo
KKKeiju Kobayashi
Keiju Kobayashi
YTYōko Tsukasa
Yōko Tsukasa
MJMiki Jinbo
Miki Jinbo
TT
Tomohiro Tanabe
MIMasao Imafuku
Masao Imafuku
NKNatsuyo Kawakami
Natsuyo Kawakami
SAShinsuke Ashida
Shinsuke Ashida
RHRyô Hayami
Ryô Hayami

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Afterglow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Afterglow?

Afterglow isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Afterglow on Netflix?

No, Afterglow is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Afterglow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Afterglow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Afterglow for free?

Afterglow isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Afterglow?

Afterglow hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 17, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.