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Before We Vanish

6.520172h 9mMovieScience FictionDramaThriller

Narumi is on bad terms with her husband, Shinji, when, one day, Shinji goes missing. He comes back a couple of days later, but he seems like a totally different person, and he is now gentle and tender. He goes for a walk every day.…

DirectorKiyoshi Kurosawa
WritersSachiko Tanaka·Kiyoshi Kurosawa
ProducersNobuhiro Iizuka·Tomomi Takashima

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Cast · Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

MNMasami Nagasawa
Masami Nagasawa
Narumi Kase
RMRyuhei Matsuda
Ryuhei Matsuda
Shinji Kase
MTMahiro Takasugi
Mahiro Takasugi
Amano
YTYuri Tsunematsu
Yuri Tsunematsu
Akira Tachibana
HHHiroki Hasegawa
Hiroki Hasegawa
Journalist Sakurai
AMAtsuko Maeda
Atsuko Maeda
Asumi Kase
SMShinnosuke Mitsushima
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Maruo
MHMasahiro Higashide
Masahiro Higashide
Pastor
KKKazuya Kojima
Kazuya Kojima
Detective Kurumada
KMKen Mitsuishi
Ken Mitsuishi
Suzuki
TSTakashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano
Shinagawa
KKKyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi
Doctor

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Before We Vanish — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Before We Vanish?

Before We Vanish is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Before We Vanish on Netflix?

No, Before We Vanish is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Before We Vanish on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Before We Vanish is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Before We Vanish for free?

Before We Vanish is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Before We Vanish?

Yes — Before We Vanish is followed by Foreboding (2017) in the Shinryakusha Collection.

Is there a prequel to Before We Vanish?

Before We Vanish is the first film in the Shinryakusha Collection.

Is Before We Vanish part of a trilogy?

No — Before We Vanish is part of the Shinryakusha Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Shinryakusha Collection?

There are 2 films in the Shinryakusha Collection: Before We Vanish (2017) and Foreboding (2017).