
The Here After

When John returns home to his father after serving time in prison, he is looking forward to starting his life afresh. However, in the local community his crime is neither forgotten nor forgiven.
When John returns home to his father after serving time in prison, he is looking forward to starting his life afresh. However, in the local community his crime is neither forgotten nor forgiven.
Magnus von Horn conducts the introspection of his film with an intensity that borders on suffocating, creating a dense and distressing atmosphere. The slow pace amplifies the psychological weight and aggression, plunging us into a universe of guilt, isolation and hopelessness. The narrative deeply explores the limits of guilt and judgment, as well as questioning the trivialization of violence as an illusory solution. The impact of the film is multi-layered, offering complex and provocative reflections. This effect is enhanced by the extremely realistic performances, which lend an impressive authenticity.
Low key but quietly affecting drama about second chances... or the lack thereof.
Magnus von Horn conducts the introspection of his film with an intensity that borders on suffocating, creating a dense and distressing atmosphere. The slow pace amplifies the psychological weight and aggression, plunging us into a universe of guilt, isolation and hopelessness. The narrative deeply explores the limits of guilt and judgment, as well as questioning the trivialization of violence as an illusory solution. The impact of the film is multi-layered, offering complex and provocative reflections. This effect is enhanced by the extremely realistic performances, which lend an impressive authenticity.