Aftershock
2010, Chinese. Directed by Feng Xiaogang.
23 seconds, 32 years.
Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. Forced to make the most difficult decision of her life, she finally chooses to save her son. Though left behind as dead, the little girl miraculously survives, unbeknownst to her brother and mother.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 22 July 2010
- Original title
- 唐山大地震
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Su Xiaowei
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $100M
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Aftershock: quick answers
Is Aftershock worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Aftershock?
Aftershock runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Aftershock have a post-credits scene?
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Is Aftershock suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Aftershock?
If you liked Aftershock, try The Crossing I, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, Crosscurrent.
Who directed Aftershock?
Aftershock (2010) was directed by Feng Xiaogang and stars Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Wang Ziwen.