78%User score 78 percent
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
2009 · Animation · Drama
User Score
4 votes
This year marks thirty years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and four stories that are based on Murakami Haruki’s exquisite short series about the people ‘after the quake’ are adapted into dramas featuring star-studded casts.
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Erika Karata
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June 26, 2026
*After The Quake* faithfully captures Haruki Murakami's signature style, weaving four interconnected stories into a thoughtful exploration of loss, identity, and hope through subtle symbolism, natural performances, and elegant visual storytelling. Although its quiet, unconventional narrative may not appeal to everyone, the film rewards patient viewers with meaningful themes and a satisfying emotional resonance. Overa…
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