Aftershock
Synopsis
Aftershock follows four groups of people in the minutes, hours and days after Wellington is struck by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Buried office workers must pull together. Strangers, caught by the tsunami on a ruined motorway, put themselves in danger to save others. A mother must reunite her family. And, at the centre of the rescue operation, a controller is bunkered down at Wellington’s Emergency Management Office.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Aftershock TV3 trailer (8.30pm Wednesday 8 October)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Adam Armstrong
Michael
Monique Bree
Janice
Christopher Brougham
Christopher Brougham
Hamish Brown
Dizzie
Amalia Calder
Reporter
Kip Chapman
Pete
Lucy Buick Constable
Jo
Terri De'ath
Joan
Kerina Deas
Health Rep
Nick Dunbar
Mirimar Volunteer
Lucy Edwards
Screaming woman
Taungaroa Emile
Diabetic
Simon Ferry
Frank
David Geary
Fire Rep
Luke Hawker
Salavation Army Person
Sally Martin
Bess
Matthew J. Saville
Ward (as Matthew Saville)
Russell Raethel
Jeff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brendan Donovan
- Screenplay & Story
- Graeme Tetley
- Original Title
- Aftershock
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Gibson Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brendan Donovan
Graeme Tetley
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Tetley
Writer
Brendan Donovan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aftershock
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What is Aftershock about?
Aftershock follows four groups of people in the minutes, hours and days after Wellington is struck by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Buried office workers must pull together. Strangers, caught by the tsunami on a ruined motorway, put themselves in danger to save others. A mother must reunite her family. And, at the centre of the rescue operation, a controller is bunkered down at Wellington’s Emergency Management Office.
Who directed Aftershock?
Aftershock was directed by Brendan Donovan.
Who stars in Aftershock?
The principal cast of Aftershock includes Adam Armstrong, Monique Bree, Christopher Brougham, Hamish Brown, Amalia Calder.
When was Aftershock released and how long is it?
Aftershock was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.