Overview

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.

Cast

Olatunji Ayofe, Nino Furuhata, Danielle Henry, Madeline Holliday, Togo Igawa, Anoushka Lucas, Kevin McMonagle, Jack James Ryan

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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.

When was "National Theatre Live: After Life" released?

National Theatre Live: After Life was released in 2021.

Who stars in "National Theatre Live: After Life"?

The cast includes Olatunji Ayofe, Nino Furuhata, Danielle Henry, Madeline Holliday.