National Theatre Live: After Life (2021)
If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be?
A group of strangers grapple with this impossible question as they find themselves in a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death. Encouraged by enigmatic officials, they must sift through their past lives to choose their forever. Adapted from Hirokazu Kore-eda's award-winning film, After Life is a surreal and powerfully human look at the way we view our lives, and a haunting meditation on what it is to live - and to die.
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: November 25, 2021
Cast
- Olatunji Ayofe - Obafemi Taylor
- Nino Furuhata - Young Ichiro Watanabe & Henry Thompson
- Danielle Henry - One
- Madeline Holliday - Jill Smart & Young Beatrice
- Togo Igawa - Ichiro Watanabe
- Anoushka Lucas - Katie Watanabe
- Kevin McMonagle - Five
- Jack James Ryan - Actor Harold & Graham Jenkins
- Simon Startin - Three
- Luke Thallon - Two
Screenplay
Music: Orlando Weeks, Sam Hudson-Scott
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
afterlife, based on movie, filmed theater
More Films by Director: Jeremy Herrin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: After Life about?
- A group of strangers grapple with this impossible question as they find themselves in a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death. Encouraged by enigmatic officials, they must sift through their past lives to choose their forever. Adapted from Hirokazu Kore-eda's award-winning film, After Life is a surreal and powerfully human look at the way we view our lives, and a haunting meditation on what it is to live - and to die.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: After Life?
- National Theatre Live: After Life was directed by Jeremy Herrin.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: After Life?
- National Theatre Live: After Life stars Olatunji Ayofe, Nino Furuhata, Danielle Henry, Madeline Holliday, Togo Igawa, Anoushka Lucas.
- How long is National Theatre Live: After Life?
- National Theatre Live: After Life has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: After Life?
- National Theatre Live: After Life is a Drama film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: After Life produced?
- National Theatre Live: After Life was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of National Theatre Live: After Life?
- The themes of National Theatre Live: After Life include: Reflections on Life and Death.