Before Next Spring (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2022, Before Next Spring is a comedy film directed by Lǐ Gēn, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Where is home? For a group of Chinese students studying and working in Tokyo, it might be the Nankokute restaurant whose manager has been in Japan for years without ever managing to obtain a residence permit. The cook left his family in China and hasn't yet managed to have them brought over to join him and one waiter's father is sick while the other's is a violent alcoholic. An engaging fresco of everyday life with touching moments and an authentic, natural atmosphere.
Who’s in it. Before Next Spring stars Qi Xi, Xie Chengze, Niu Chao and Qiu Tian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Before Next Spring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Next Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Next Spring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Next Spring (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Next Spring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Next Spring worth watching?
- Before Next Spring holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Next Spring?
- Before Next Spring stars Qi Xi, Xie Chengze, Niu Chao, Qiu Tian and Ning Song.
- When was Before Next Spring released?
- Before Next Spring was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.