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Before the Sunset

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Known as the "God of Management," Kazunori established an enterprise on his own and earned respect from society, but after his retirement, he is all alone and lonely at a nursing home. His only solace is Asuka Yamane, a college student volunteer. One day in late autumn, Kazunori tells Asuka about his past during a walk. He tells her that although he achieved success in business, he was not blessed with family life and became all alone in the end. Deeply saddened by his life story, Asuka turns to the setting sun and asks God to grant Kazunori one wish. Knowing that Asuka is suffering from the pain of a broken heart, he wishes he could do something to help her and askes "If only I was 20 years old again..." Moments after he holds this wish in his heart, Kazunori finds himself on the campus of a university--as 20 years old man. "Is this a dream?" Unsure of what to make of the situation, Kazunori decides to begin his second life, this time with a strong determination to live with no regrets.

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Despite some cliches and cheesiness here and there, “Before the Sunset” emerges as an easy to watch, entertaining movie, that also includes a number of unusual and intelligent elements that make it stand out. Rated: 6.5 Sep 24, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dee T IT IS A MASTERPIECE & A DEFINITE MUST SEE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/23 Full Review Reyna E It was intriguing, truthful and fun. All the reverence and respect for the elderly, the emotional support for family and friends,, all good. The going back in time and have to make such a hard decision, was a bit suspenseful. The comedy was good.. A good story all together. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Known as the "God of Management," Kazunori established an enterprise on his own and earned respect from society, but after his retirement, he is all alone and lonely at a nursing home. His only solace is Asuka Yamane, a college student volunteer. One day in late autumn, Kazunori tells Asuka about his past during a walk. He tells her that although he achieved success in business, he was not blessed with family life and became all alone in the end. Deeply saddened by his life story, Asuka turns to the setting sun and asks God to grant Kazunori one wish. Knowing that Asuka is suffering from the pain of a broken heart, he wishes he could do something to help her and askes "If only I was 20 years old again..." Moments after he holds this wish in his heart, Kazunori finds himself on the campus of a university--as 20 years old man. "Is this a dream?" Unsure of what to make of the situation, Kazunori decides to begin his second life, this time with a strong determination to live with no regrets.
Director
Hiroshi Akabane
Screenwriter
Ryuho Okawa
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
HS Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.0K
Runtime
1h 59m