Before You Fall Asleep (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Before You Fall Asleep is a fantasy and drama film directed by Shigeru Iwamatsu, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The protagonist, Haruna Iba, is a university student in Kitakyushu. One evening, she visits the general hospital where her brother works. Her brother, Masato, a surgeon, had just finished operating on an emergency patient when he said something strange to her: "The locket pendant the patient had contains a photo of me as a child. Why is that?" Soon after, they learn an unexpected truth from their parents—the woman who had been brought in, Yumiko Sakurai, is Masato's biological mother. As their father reveals more about the past, they are further shocked by the revelations.

Who’s in it. Before You Fall Asleep stars Reia Yanase, Ibuki Ishibashi, Airi Ichimura and Yoko Minamino, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Before You Fall Asleep has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before You Fall Asleep page.

If you liked it. Fans of Before You Fall Asleep tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.