Afterlife
Hiernamaals
Synopsis
Hiernamaals tells the story of Sam, a hyperintelligent and hardworking 14-year-old girl who leads a happy life with her father and her two brothers in the south of the Netherlands. She is a good student, very strict with herself and she is always on time. She also takes care of her two younger brothers; since her mother Vera died, she’s felt responsible for the family and now she takes care of the household with her father. One morning — rushing to school to help her math teacher print exams — she is struck by a large truck and she dies. In the hereafter she finds her mother waiting for her. It's a strange feeling of both happiness and sadness. She discovers that there is a way back to life, but will she succeed in taking her mother with her?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sanaa Giwa
Sam
Romana Vrede
Vera
Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Erik
Jan-Paul Buijs
Martin
Ria Eimers
Joke
Ilse Warringa
Aunt Merie
Wim Abelsma
Uncle Wim
Lionel Almeida
Man in bar
Marguerite de Brauw
Neighbour
Anis de Jong
Herman
Glenn Durfort
Grandfather
Jan Willem Hofma
Neighbour Rob
Helen Kamperveen
Grandmother
Gonca Karasu
Teacher Fatiah
Sjoerd Meijer
Pedro
Robert Nederlof
Mover
Ellen Parren
Evelien
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willem Bosch
- Screenplay & Story
- Willem Bosch
- Original Title
- Hiernamaals
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pupkin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willem Bosch
Willem Bosch
Department Leadership Roster
Willem Bosch
Director
Willem Bosch
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afterlife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Afterlife about?
Hiernamaals tells the story of Sam, a hyperintelligent and hardworking 14-year-old girl who leads a happy life with her father and her two brothers in the south of the Netherlands. She is a good student, very strict with herself and she is always on time. She also takes care of her two younger brothers; since her mother Vera died, she’s felt responsible for the family and now she takes care of the household with her father. One morning — rushing to school to help her math teacher print exams — she is struck by a large truck and she dies. In the hereafter she finds her mother waiting for her. It's a strange feeling of both happiness and sadness. She discovers that there is a way back to life, but will she succeed in taking her mother with her?
Who directed Afterlife?
Afterlife was directed by Willem Bosch.
Who stars in Afterlife?
The principal cast of Afterlife includes Sanaa Giwa, Romana Vrede, Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Jan-Paul Buijs, Ria Eimers.
When was Afterlife released and how long is it?
Afterlife was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.