Afterwards (2008)

Nathan, a brilliant New York lawyer who leads a life of professional success, but his private life is pretty dismal since he divorced Claire, his only love. Until he meets Doctor Kay, a ... See full summary »

Director:

Gilles Bourdos

Writers:

Michel Spinosa (screenplay), Gilles Bourdos (screenplay)

Stars:

Romain Duris, John Malkovich, Evangeline Lilly

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Romain Duris	...	Nathan
John Malkovich	...	Kay
Evangeline Lilly	...	Claire
Pascale Bussières	...	Anna
Sara Waisglass	...	Tracey
Reece Thompson	...	Jeremy (as Reece Daniel Thompson)
Bruno Verdoni	...	Doctor
Joan Gregson	...	Mother in Law
Mark Camacho	...	Lawyer
Robin Wilcock	...	Lawyer
Edward Yankie	...	Lawyer
Carlo Mestroni	...	Lawyer
Glenda Braganza	...	Rachel
Leni Parker	...	Admission Clerk
Henri Pardo	...	Haitian Spokesman

Storyline

Nathan, a brilliant New York lawyer who leads a life of professional success, but his private life is pretty dismal since he divorced Claire, his only love. Until he meets Doctor Kay, a mysterious doctor who introduces himself as a "Messenger." He claims that he can sense when certain people are about to die, and that he is sent to help them put their life in order before it's too late. Nathan doesn't believe a word of this, but soon afterwards he witnesses some disconcerting scenes which seem to confirm the doctor's claims.

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Plot Keywords:

doctor | lawyer | messenger | hairy chest | bare chested male | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [United States]

Country:

Germany France Canada

Language:

English French

Release Date:

14 January 2009 (France)

Also Known As:

Depois de Partir

Filming Locations:

Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€825,672 (France), 18 January 2009, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fidélité Films, Akkord Film Produktion GmbH, Christal Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Romain Duris' first English-speaking role. The actor relished the experience and felt that when he was in sync with his character his English was good.

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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.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Tracey: [beckoning] Swannie... Come over here... Come to me... Nice, swan.

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Crazy Credits

Over the end credits music, you hear an ambulance winding through traffic.

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Soundtracks

Someday Baby
Performed by R.L. Burnside

User Reviews

After you've read the book, this is just... stupid ( 'cause curses are not allowed )

The movie overall was... ooookay. Performance was almost realistic, but I couldn't relate to the main character, though I don't think it's the actor's fault, it's just bad directing. I mean, seriously awful directing. It almost has nothing to do with the book. Honestly if I hadn't read it, i wouldn't have seen the movie.

It is completely different from the book. Of course, the book is always better, but this is just too different. First of all, the clinic that is run by Dr. Kay ( Gudrich in the book ) is supposed to be a nice place, that does not look like a clinic at all. It is supposed to be an almost happy place, if that's possible. I don't think Duris should've been chosen for the role * though he did play it well considering the movie*, because Nathan is supposed to be a completely different personality.

Secondly, the relationship between Nathan and Claire has not been shown consistently.

The whole movie had this dull, tiresome atmosphere and nothing's ever happening. They've shown everything in a different light.

In the book, there are ACTUALLY reasons, excuses for characters actions and all of the characters have an emotional depth that the movie just does not show.

All in all, this is a movie probably worth watching if you haven't read the book, because it does have some life-is-worth-living motives and it actually can make you appreciate it more, but if you, on the other hand HAVE read the book, I'm begging you not to watch the movie, it will just ruin it for you.