After the Earthquake(1979)
Después del terremoto
After the Earthquake Synopsis
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.
After the Earthquake (1979) is a drama film directed by Lourdes Portillo, released on June 1, 1979 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Mário Lara. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Lourdes Portillo
- Writers:
- Nina Serrano, Lourdes Portillo
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Lighthill
- Status:
- Released
After the Earthquake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Lourdes Portillo, written by Nina Serrano and Lourdes Portillo.
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After the Earthquake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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After the Earthquake – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in After the Earthquake?
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The main cast of After the Earthquake (1979) includes Mário Lara. The film was directed by Lourdes Portillo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was After the Earthquake released?
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After the Earthquake was released on June 1, 1979 and runs for 27m.
Is After the Earthquake worth watching?
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After the Earthquake (1979) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.