Before the Vigil (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Before the Vigil is a drama film directed by Isao Yukisada, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Matsuoi and his wife Tsuya moved to Oshima City because of her unpredictable character. Even though Tsuya continues to have affairs, Matsuoi loves her and is a devoted husband. Tsuya is then diagnosed with a cancer and later goes into a coma. Matsuoi then thinks of his wife's lovers. Matsui goes to those men and informs them of Tatsuya's condition. The other women in the lives of those men are shocked and begin to re-examine their views of their men.
Who’s in it. Before the Vigil stars Hiroshi Abe as Matsuoi, Jun Fubuki as Sakiko Hashikawa, Kyoko Koizumi as Tamaki Ishida and Maho Nonami as Minato Hashimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Before the Vigil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Vigil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Vigil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Vigil (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Vigil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before the Vigil worth watching?
- Before the Vigil holds an audience score of 6.5 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 the Vigil?
- Before the Vigil stars Hiroshi Abe, Jun Fubuki, Kyoko Koizumi, Maho Nonami and Yoko Maki.
- When was Before the Vigil released?
- Before the Vigil was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.