There Was Such a Thing Before
Released just last year. There Was Such a Thing Before is a drama film. directed by Yoshihiko Matsui. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Oshirō Maeda, Airu Kubozuka, and Arata Iura
Synopsis
Time stands still in the silent streets of Fukushima. Radioactive residues continue to taint the lives of the citizens with a slow, invisible anxiety, trapping them between past wounds and future uncertainties. As his old home was highly exposed to radiation, leading to his mother’s death, young Akira grows up aimless and uprooted. In his search for his lost father, he is assisted by Yuji, the owner of a down-at-heels surfboard shop, as well as a concerned classmate, Shinichi, who becomes increasingly entangled in Akira’s story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is There Was Such a Thing Before about?
Time stands still in the silent streets of Fukushima. Radioactive residues continue to taint the lives of the citizens with a slow, invisible anxiety, trapping them between past wounds and future u...
Who directed There Was Such a Thing Before?
There Was Such a Thing Before was directed by Yoshihiko Matsui.
How long is There Was Such a Thing Before?
There Was Such a Thing Before has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was There Was Such a Thing Before released?
There Was Such a Thing Before was released on September 13, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in There Was Such a Thing Before?
The main cast of There Was Such a Thing Before includes Oshirō Maeda, Airu Kubozuka, Arata Iura, Shuji Kashiwabara, Taiga Yasugi.