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Afterwards

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.9K
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John Malkovich and Evangeline Lilly in Afterwards (2008)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gilles Bourdos
  • Writers
    • Michel Spinosa(screenplay)
    • Gilles Bourdos(screenplay)
    • Guillaume Musso(novel "Et Après...")
  • Stars
    • Romain Duris
    • John Malkovich
    • Evangeline Lilly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gilles Bourdos
  • Writers
    • Michel Spinosa(screenplay)
    • Gilles Bourdos(screenplay)
    • Guillaume Musso(novel "Et Après...")
  • Stars
    • Romain Duris
    • John Malkovich
    • Evangeline Lilly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Romain Duris
    Romain Duris
    • Nathanas Nathan
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Kayas Kay
    Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly
    • Claireas Claire
    Pascale Bussières
    Pascale Bussières
    • Annaas Anna
    Sara Waisglass
    Sara Waisglass
    • Traceyas Tracey
    Reece Thompson
    Reece Thompson
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    • (as Reece Daniel Thompson)
    Bruno Verdoni
    Bruno Verdoni
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Joan Gregson
    Joan Gregson
    • Mother in Lawas Mother in Law
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Robin Wilcock
    Robin Wilcock
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Edward Yankie
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Carlo Mestroni
    Carlo Mestroni
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Glenda Braganza
    Glenda Braganza
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Leni Parker
    Leni Parker
    • Admission Clerkas Admission Clerk
    Henri Pardo
    • Haitian Spokesmanas Haitian Spokesman
    Sophi Knight
    Sophi Knight
    • Claire 7 Yrsas Claire 7 Yrs
    Morgan Rouchy
    • Nathan 10 Yrsas Nathan 10 Yrs
    • (as Morgan Costa Rouchy)
    Lois Dellar
    Lois Dellar
    • Volunteeras Volunteer
    • Director
      • Gilles Bourdos
    • Writers
      • Michel Spinosa(screenplay) (adaptation)
      • Gilles Bourdos(screenplay) (adaptation)
      • Guillaume Musso(novel "Et Après...")
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    • Trivia
      Guillaume Musso, the author of the source novel, has declared he liked the film, and praised it for its "poetic, mysterious and dramatic atmosphere", its "constant tension" and its "never-slowing pace".
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Nathan approaches an ambulance from behind, his feet are reflected in the shiny metal at the bottom of the vehicle's rear doors. Also reflected are the feet of the cameraman following him.
    • Quotes

      Kay: You know, Nathan, the dying have taught me one thing - that you can look death in the face and go on living. Our mission is to keep company with those about to die, so that they can depart in peace.

    • Crazy credits
      Over the end credits music, you hear an ambulance winding through traffic.
    • Soundtracks
      It's Bad You Know
      Performed by R.L. Burnside, Tom Rothrock

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Foretelling Deaths
    In New York, the French Nathan (Romain Duris) is a successful lawyer divorced from Claire (Evangeline Lilly) and with a little daughter. One day, he meets the mysterious head of the department of the Saint Louis Clinic Dr. Kay (John Malkovich) in his office and the man shows that he knows details of his life. Dr. Kay discloses that he can foretell people's death and he proves to Nathan that he is not a fraud. Nathan is assigned by Dr. Kay to give comfort to those that will die soon. Further, he discovers that his fate is also to be a Messenger.

    "Afterwards" is a low-paced drama with a beautiful cinematography about people that has the ability to know when people will die. The unexpected scene in the beginning is very impressive but the screenplay is confused, using many flashbacks but without explanation of the whole scenario. Nevertheless, it discloses in a sensitive way the life and tragedies of the tough lawyer Nathan. John Malkovich is excellent as usual; the gorgeous Evangeline Lilly has also a good performance; but Romain Duris is miscast since he is absolutely non-charismatic with his arrogant expression. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "Depois de Partir" ("After the Departure")
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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2009 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Messenger
    • Filming locations
      • Huntingdon, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fidélité Films
      • Akkord Film Produktion GmbH
      • Christal Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,862,534
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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