Hereafter (2010) is a drama fantasy movie directed by Clint Eastwood with this synopsis: A drama centered on three people who are haunted by mortality in different ways. George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife. On the other side of the world, Marie (Cécile de France), a French journalist, has a near-death experience that shakes her reality. And when Marcus (Frankie/George McLaren), a London schoolboy loses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers.
Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they believe might-or must-exist in the hereafter.
Okay, so that's the synopsis.
I began watching this movie without quite knowing what to expect. But it was good, especially the last 30 minutes or so of the movie. Thought-provoking and riveting storyline and awesome performance by the cast are the two main factors that made this movie a surprise hit and a fantastic directorial work by Clint Eastwood.
George is a male character who lives in San Francisco, Marie is a female character who lives in France, and Marcus is a young boy character who lives in London. All of them share one thing in common: They have somehow experienced death throughout the course of their life. Freaky huh?
On one hand, the unanswered question about life after death is a bit tricky but on the other hand, I'm pleasantly surprised to find out how this movie end with a pleasant and satisfying answer: Anything can happen in life. But it takes faith to accept events in life and when that takes places, we'll be at peace.
In a nutshell, this is a very interesting movie. However, due to the tsunami incident in Japan, this movie may not be shown in cinemas anytime soon. The reason is, there is a tsunami scene in the movie. So, do watch it on DVD. :)
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