After Life (1999)

What is the one memory you would take with you?

After Life (1999) poster

On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.

Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yasuhiro Kasamatsu
Cinematography: Yutaka Yamazaki, Masayoshi Sukita
Editing: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Production: Engine Film, Sputnik Productions, TV Man Union
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

airplane, grandparent grandchild relationship, cloud, heaven, old man, bell, teenage girl, memory, videotape, eternity, disneyland, remembrance, appreciative

Trailer

After Life Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is After Life about?
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
Who directed After Life?
After Life was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Who stars in After Life?
After Life stars Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Takashi Naito, Kei Tani, Kyōko Kagawa.
How long is After Life?
After Life has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is After Life?
After Life is a Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was After Life produced?
After Life was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of After Life?
The themes of After Life include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.