Be with You (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 2005, Be with You is a drama and family series.

What it’s about. "Mommy will be back in the rainy season." Mio Aio wrote these words in a picture book just before passing away. Though six-year old Yuji accepts his mother's death, he still believes the promise his mother made. Then the rainy season comes, and Yuji and his father, Takumi, meet a woman in the downpour that bears an uncanny resemblance to Mio, but has no recollection of who she is. Taking her in, they reacquaint her with her former self and family life returns to normal as memories come flooding back. But their new life together is interrupted by the discovery of Mio's old diary, which reveals the secrets of her past and how they must say goodbye in six weeks time. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu" (いま、会いにゆきます) by Takuji Ichikawa (市川 拓司).

Who’s in it. Be with You stars Rie Mimura as Aio Mio, Hiroki Narimiya as Aio Takumi, Aya Okamoto as Nagase Mariko and Tomoka Kurokawa as young Aio Mio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Be with You has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Be with You tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Be with You (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be with You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Be with You worth watching?
Be with You holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Be with You?
Be with You stars Rie Mimura, Hiroki Narimiya, Aya Okamoto, Tomoka Kurokawa and Yuki Fukumoto.
When was Be with You released?
Be with You was released in 2005.