Before We Vanish
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 2017
Being alive involves a constant struggle to understand and connect with others, even when faced with profound changes and uncertainties.
Plot
Narumi is on bad terms with her husband, Shinji, when, one day, Shinji goes missing. He comes back a couple of days later, but he seems like a totally different person, and he is now gentle and tender. He goes for a walk every day. Meanwhile, journalist Sakurai covers the story of a family that was brutally murdered, when an unexplained phenomenon takes place.
Why watch
"Before We Vanish" delves into the unsettling transformations of identity and connection, crafting an eerie exploration of what it means to lose oneself. With Kiyoshi Kurosawa's chilling direction, the film invites viewers to confront the fragility of human relationships in a world overshadowed by mystery and dread.