After the Deluge (2003)
Follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. As Alex's marriage breaks apart, Toby tries desperately to start a family, and Marty tries to kick-start his faded music career as well as find a meaningful relationship with someone his own age, all three must come to terms with their father's mental state. Cliff, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is reliving his disturbing memories of the war and his first love, as a part of his experiences of the present . Through all four stories, we uncover a families troubled past, and their struggle towards a reconciled future.
Director: Brendan Maher
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 194 min
Release Date: June 15, 2003
Cast
- David Wenham - Alex
- Hugo Weaving - Marty
- Samuel Johnson - Toby
- Aden Young - Young Cliff
- Ray Barrett - Old Cliff
- Catherine McClements - Nikki
- Essie Davis - Beth
- Rachel Griffiths - Annie
- Kate Beahan - Margaret
- Vince Colosimo - Eric
Screenplay
- Andrew Knight (Screenplay)
- Deb Cox (Story Developer)
- John Alsop (Script Editor)
- Deb Cox (Script Editor)
Music: Cezary Skubiszewski
Cinematography: Geoff Burton
Editing: Uri Mizrahi
Production: Australian Film Commission, Granada Productions, Optus TV, Network Ten, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
musician, world war ii, old people's nurse, alzheimer's disease, divorce, trying to get pregnant, war memories, brothers
More Films by Director: Brendan Maher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is After the Deluge about?
- Follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. As Alex's marriage breaks apart, Toby tries desperately to start a family, and Marty tries to kick-start his faded music career as well as find a meaningful relationship with someone his own age, all three must come to terms with their father's mental state. Cliff, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is reliving his disturbing memories of the war and his first love, as a part of his experiences of the present . Through all four stories, we uncover a families troubled past, and their struggle towards a reconciled future.
- Who directed After the Deluge?
- After the Deluge was directed by Brendan Maher.
- Who stars in After the Deluge?
- After the Deluge stars David Wenham, Hugo Weaving, Samuel Johnson, Aden Young, Ray Barrett, Catherine McClements.
- How long is After the Deluge?
- After the Deluge has a runtime of 3h 14m (194 minutes).
- What genre is After the Deluge?
- After the Deluge is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was After the Deluge produced?
- After the Deluge was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of After the Deluge?
- The themes of After the Deluge include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.