

Life After
2017, English. Directed by Ria Tobaccowala.
Based in New York City, “Life After” is about Nisha, a single mother and Indian immigrant living in Queens. After her only child, Zara, passes away unexpectedly, Nisha decides to learn about her daughter’s life in Manhattan. Out of her element, Nisha is forced to examine parts of who her daughter was that she had tried to ignore. Most significantly, Zara’s sexual orientation. Only through meeting her daughter’s partner, does Nisha finally begin to grieve the loss of her child.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Life After is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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- Released
- 1 September 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ria Tobaccowala
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How long is Life After?
Life After runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
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Which OTT platform is Life After on?
Life After is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life After?
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Who directed Life After?
Life After (2017) was directed by Ria Tobaccowala and stars Vidula Mungekar, Purva Bedi, Allison Byrnes.