Before You Become a Memory... (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 3
Released in 2004, Before You Become a Memory... is a drama series.
What it’s about. Nao Saeki (Arisa Mizuki), a successful stylist, is engaged to her caring fiancé, Kazuya Yuki (Tetsuji Tamayama). However, her life changes when her sister Miho dies overseas under mysterious circumstances, leaving her husband, Mitsuhiko Mochizuki (Kippei Shiina), with memory loss. Nao decides to take care of Mitsuhiko and his son, Yusuke. As they live together, Nao's feelings start to shift, growing beyond mere sympathy. As she struggles with her emotions for Mitsuhiko and her commitment to Kazuya, unexpected complications arise, especially when Mitsuhiko begins to regain his memory.
Who’s in it. Before You Become a Memory... stars Arisa Mizuki as Nao Saeki, Kippei Shiina as Mitsuhiko Mochizuki and Ai Kato as Chihiro Tomita.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Before You Become a Memory... 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 Become a Memory... page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before You Become a Memory... tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before You Become a Memory... (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before You Become a Memory... change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before You Become a Memory... worth watching?
- Before You Become a Memory... holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before You Become a Memory...?
- Before You Become a Memory... stars Arisa Mizuki, Kippei Shiina and Ai Kato.
- When was Before You Become a Memory... released?
- Before You Become a Memory... was released in 2004.