After the Earthquake
After the Earthquake
1979, English. Directed by Lourdes Portillo.
This dramatic story follows a young Nicaraguan immigrant, Irene, as she faces the challenges of life in the U.S. and re-evaluates her relationships with her boyfriend and family. "After the Earthquake" explores the immigrant experience, particularly the cultural, political and economic differences between life in North and Latin America.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1979
- Original title
- Después del terremoto
- Written by
- Lourdes Portillo, Nina Serrano
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How long is After the Earthquake?
After the Earthquake runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is After the Earthquake on?
After the Earthquake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1979. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like After the Earthquake?
If you liked After the Earthquake, try Saint Judy, I Believe in Unicorns, Thirteen Conversations About One Thing.
Who directed After the Earthquake?
After the Earthquake (1979) was directed by Lourdes Portillo and stars Mário Lara.