The After

2023

Drama

4
IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 8378 8.4K

london, england grief stabbing death of daughter death of wife ride-share

Plot summary

After losing a family member to a violent crime, a shattered rideshare driver picks up a passenger that forces him to confront his grief.

Director

Misan Harriman Photo
Misan Harriman

Top cast

Dominique Tipper Photo
Dominique Tipper as Jessica
Nikesh Patel Photo
Nikesh Patel as Salman
Ruth Sheen Photo
Ruth Sheen as Tabatha
David Oyelowo Photo
David Oyelowo as Dayo
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173.08 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
12 hr 18 min
Seeds 1
355.27 MB
1920*802
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
12 hr 18 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by nigeldenning 6 / 10

Short enough to be worth watching

Despite its 16 minute length, I was left with the feeling that there needs to be more source material for this to engage. On the plus side however the acting is good and convincing - a strong show from an unheard-of cast. The depiction of Londoners as hollow, cold, insular and socially worthless husks was very close to the bone, causing my second strongest emotion while watching this to be one of validation in emigrating from the UK. The film itself is of course a vehicle to both build up to and lend weight to the finale, which is poignant and potent enough to be memorable and debatable long after the film ends. Six stars.
Reviewed by Guanche48 7 / 10

Very intense!

This short has an impact and it does it in just 20 minutes. Dayo is a grieving rideshare driver who picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.Not that predictable in my opinion, but it's still emotionally charged and effective.I would have chosen a more shocking ending, I noticed the ending was somewhat abrupt It is also a reminder that you can overcome your grief with small steps, and those steps are worth taking. There are many references, loneliness and also suicide. And also how one can feel alone in one of the busiest cities in the world? Very sad, grieving alone among millions of people. The actor David Oyelowo just does a really great acting job!I also noticed references to the use of mobile phones, I see all the clients in the taxi with one, just like at the beginning of the short, if many already have a stressful life the mobile will distract us even more. Think about one thing, we only live once on this planet, take advantage of every moment that makes you happy, because life ends quickly, one way or another.I recommend The After without a doubt!
Reviewed by isaacsundaralingam 7 / 10

So much so quickly

It's most impressive how much emotion this short film manages to pack in its brief 18-minute runtime. Misan Harriman's "The After" is a rather modest film, with a simple scenario, yet is communicated effectively so as to evoke a brooding sense of grief. Lead actor David Oyelowo delivers a compelling performance as a father processing the grief of losing his wife and daughter to an unexpected stabbing attack, with all the maturity and subtlety the subject matter demands, and it's mostly his performance that makes this film as effective as it is. While a summary of the plot might make it seem like something we've already seen before, it is the performances that make this short film stand out.
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