Love, loss, and heartbreak are only a part of the journey when it comes to Netflix’s upcoming Japanese romance drama series, Beyond Goodbye. This series has been directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki (Second Virgin, Gift of Fire) and written by Yoshikazu Okada (Kotoba no nai fuyu, The 8-Year Engagement), and we’re here to tell you more about it.
Beyond Goodbye is all set to bring a gut-wrenching and emotional story to your Netflix screen, along with a talented cast, so you might want to keep a box of tissues handy for this series.
What is the Plot of Beyond Goodbye?
Beyond Goodbye follows the death of Yusuke Nakamachi on the day he proposes to the love of his life. Saeko is heartbroken and lonely when one day her paths cross with Naruse, the man who received Yusuke’s heart in a transplant.
Call it fate or coincidence but Saeko and Naruse’s paths were meant to cross, and thus begins their new lease on life. Watch the official trailer of the series to catch a glimpse of Saeko and Naruse.
The Cast of Beyond Goodbye
Beyond Goodbye has a range of talented actors and actresses, where Toma Ikuta plays the role of Yusuke Nakamachi, whose death triggers the events that are at the heart of the series. Ikuta is best known for his roles in movies and shows like Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, My Teacher, My Story Is Long, and Assistant Inspector: Daimajin.
Joining Ikuta in the cast of Beyond Goodbye are Yuri Nakamura (Tonight is U-Shaped, All but Divorced), Kasumi Arimura (We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, Umino Hajimari), Tomokazu Miura (Akai giwaku, Izu no Odoriko), Eita Okuno (The Outsider, Alice in Borderland), Issey Ogata (Tony Takitani, Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower), and Kanji Furutachi (Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku, Harmonium) amongst others.
When and Where Can You Watch Beyond Goodbye?
The official release date of Beyond Goodbye has placed itself somewhere in the middle of Halloween and Thanksgiving, as it is scheduled to be released on November 14, 2024.
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— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) September 1, 2024
This series will have 8 episodes, all of which will be available to stream on Netflix on the same day, making it the perfect binge to indulge in!
Conclusion
If emotional dramas with poignant love stories resonate deeply with you, then Beyond Goodbye is a must-add to your watchlist. But if you’re still undecided, be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming review following its release, where we help you determine if this series is the right pick for you!