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2149: The Aftermath (2016): Cast & Plot

2149: The Aftermath (2016) movie poster

2149: The Aftermath is a 2016 sci-fi film directed by Benjamin Duffield, starring Nick Krause as Darwin, Molly Parker and Juliette Gosselin. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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2149: The Aftermath (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is 2149: The Aftermath About?

The premise of 2149: The Aftermath without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a dystopian future where human connection has been replaced by digital interaction, a solitary young man is compelled to leave the safety of his isolated existence. He sets out on a perilous journey to find genuine human contact, confronting a world drastically changed and struggling to rediscover the meaning of connection in an oppressive environment.

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Cast & crew

2149: The Aftermath Cast & Characters

Nick Krause leads the cast as Darwin, with Molly Parker as Lillian and Juliette Gosselin as Dara. Directed by Benjamin Duffield; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

2149: The Aftermath Plot Summary

What happens in 2149: The Aftermath from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in an oppressive, post-apocalyptic future born from a world-wide biological war, the story unfolds inside the cold, concrete confines of man-made pods. In this bleak reality, people live almost entirely through a single computer that dictates their work, meals, and entertainment. The outside is a danger-filled unknown, patrolled by drones that survey the landscape and can snatch humans at a moment’s notice. The mood is patient, claustrophobic, and relentlessly practical, with daily routines that feel endless andMoments of quiet curiosity that flicker like a brief spark in a dim room.

Full summary

The whole story of 2149: The Aftermath, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know 2149: The Aftermath?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the main protagonist of the film?

Details

2149: The Aftermath Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “ESC” and “Darwin”.

Also known as
  • ESC
  • Darwin
  • Confinement
  • Дарвин
  • 2149: Az utóhatás
  • 2149:余波
  • 2149 더 애프터매스

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2149: The Aftermath FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 2149: The Aftermath, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 2149: The Aftermath?

2149: The Aftermath runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was 2149: The Aftermath released?

2149: The Aftermath was released on October 7, 2016.

Who directed 2149: The Aftermath?

2149: The Aftermath was directed by Benjamin Duffield.

Who is in the cast of 2149: The Aftermath?

2149: The Aftermath stars Nick Krause as Darwin, Molly Parker as Lillian and Juliette Gosselin as Dara, among 9 credited actors.

Does 2149: The Aftermath have a post-credit scene?

No. 2149: The Aftermath has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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