Chronicling heartbreak and destiny, the J-drama “Beyond Goodbye” stars Arimura Kasumi (“We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” “Call Me Chihiro”) and Sakaguchi Kentaro (“The Last 10 Years”).
The romance series, which is set to premiere on November 14 on Netflix, is written by the renowned Okada Yoshikazu (“The 8-Year Engagement,” “The Last 10 Years”).

“Beyond Goodbye” tells the story of Saeko (Arimura), who loses the love of her life, Yusuke, in an accident on the day he proposes to her. Naruse (Sakaguchi) receives Yusuke’s heart in a transplant, giving him a new lease on life. Drawn together by fate, Saeko and Naruse meet, and Yusuke’s memories begin to awaken inside him. Set against the backdrop of Hokkaido and Hawaii, this story explores the enduring power of love.
The series has already made history as the first Japanese entry to be featured at this year’s Busan International Film Festival Onscreen Category, which honors outstanding streaming dramas. Helmed by director Kurosaki Hiroshi, this project marks another collaboration with Okada following their work on the NHK serial TV novel “Hiyokko.”
The star-studded supporting cast of “Beyond Goodbye” includes:
- Ikuta Toma as Nakamachi Yusuke, Saeko’s beloved fiancé whose tragic death sets the story in motion
- Nakamura Yuri as Miki, Naruse’s wife
- Miura Tomokazu as Hiro, a kind coffee grower in Hawaii who helps Saeko after Yusuke’s death
- Okuno Eita as Kengo, Yusuke’s best friend
- Ito Ayumi as Tateishi Midori, owner of the coffee company where Saeko works
- Ogata Issey as Shinoda, a veteran coffee roaster at the company
- Saito Yuki as Nakamachi Yuriko, Yusuke’s mother
- Furutachi Kanji as the conductor of the train where Saeko and Naruse meet
- Miyazaki Yoshiko as Sato Hiroko, Miki’s mother
Watch the teaser trailer of “Beyond Goodbye,” which offers a glimpse into the bittersweet tale.
The emotional journey of “Beyond Goodbye” premieres on November 14, exclusively on Netflix.