Life Back Then (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Life Back Then is a drama film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Kyohei Nagashima (Masaki Okada) has shut away the world. During his high school days he was the target of bullying and experienced horrifying moments. Now as a young adult Kyohei takes a new job. He works for a company that specializes in cleaning out the homes of recently deceased individuals. With his new job Kyohei meets co-worker Yuki (Nana Eikura). Yuki has also experienced a traumatizing event as a teen and has also shut herself away from the world. These two young people form a bond as they go through the homes of the recently departed people. They gradually open up to each other and in the process to the world. Yet, their fragile psyches may or may not be ready for such changes ...
Who’s in it. Life Back Then stars Masaki Okada as Nagashima Kyohei, Nana Eikura as Kubota Yuki, Tori Matsuzaka as Shintaro Matsui and Shingo Tsurumi as Huruta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Life Back Then has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Back Then page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Back Then tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Back Then (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Back Then change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Back Then worth watching?
- Life Back Then holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Back Then?
- Life Back Then stars Masaki Okada, Nana Eikura, Tori Matsuzaka, Shingo Tsurumi and Taizo Harada.