After the Wave
“The story of 35 nations working together after the devastating 2004 tsunami”
Synopsis
The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 was the most devastating natural disaster in modern times, killing 228,000 people across 13 countries in just a few hours. AFTER THE WAVE tells the untold story of this epic forensic operation in Thailand to identify and return home the bodies of over 5,000 victims, both locals and holidaymakers from around the world. Led by a crack Australian team, the best forensic specialists from around the world were in a race against time to give back every victim their identity. Creating forensic history, the international team’s mantra from the outset was ‘we will take them home’, a seemingly impossible ambition but one that almost succeeded. In this film forensic science intersects with powerful stories of survival and loss, attempting to make some sense out of a tragedy so bewilderingly complete that nearly a decade out it still seems far-fetched to most of us.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Blue
- Screenplay & Story
- Amanda Blue
- Original Title
- After the Wave
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Flaming Star Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Blue
Amanda Blue
Rochelle Oshlack
Amanda Blue, Lavinia Riachi
Department Leadership Roster
Lavinia Riachi
Producer
Rochelle Oshlack
Editor
Amanda Blue
Director
Amanda Blue
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is After the Wave about?
The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 was the most devastating natural disaster in modern times, killing 228,000 people across 13 countries in just a few hours. AFTER THE WAVE tells the untold story of this epic forensic operation in Thailand to identify and return home the bodies of over 5,000 victims, both locals and holidaymakers from around the world. Led by a crack Australian team, the best forensic specialists from around the world were in a race against time to give back every victim their identity. Creating forensic history, the international team’s mantra from the outset was ‘we will take them home’, a seemingly impossible ambition but one that almost succeeded. In this film forensic science intersects with powerful stories of survival and loss, attempting to make some sense out of a tragedy so bewilderingly complete that nearly a decade out it still seems far-fetched to most of us.
Who directed After the Wave?
After the Wave was directed by Amanda Blue.
Who stars in After the Wave?
The principal cast of After the Wave includes Not specified.
When was After the Wave released and how long is it?
After the Wave was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for After the Wave?
After the Wave holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).