The Aftermath

A somber, slow-burning drama of grief and forbidden desire amid the ruins of post-war Germany.

Directed by

James Kent

Genres

War, Drama, Romance

Starring

Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgård, Jason Clarke

Overview

In the aftermath of World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German widower who lives with them.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, betrayal, love, family

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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