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After Love (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

After Love (2017) movie poster

After Love is a 2017 drama directed by Joachim Lafosse, starring Marthe Keller, Bérénice Bejo and Catherine Salée. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
worldwide gross
$1.7M
Echo Score
70
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After Love (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Joachim Lafosse
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is After Love About?

The premise of After Love without spoilers.

Following the death of her husband, a woman and her two sons must navigate a difficult period of grief and loss. They confront complex emotions and strained relationships as they try to find a new normal and rebuild their lives in the wake of their loss, ultimately seeking to understand and reconnect with each other.

After Love Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • divorce
  • couple
  • argument
  • quarrel between married couple
  • quarrel
  • divorce settlement
  • sleeping pill
  • ex husband ex wife sex
  • sleeping on couch
  • soccer shoes
  • bitter woman
  • family crisis
+38 more
  • family home
  • awkward situation
  • end of love
  • lack of money
  • marital separation
  • domestic argument
  • marital argument
  • family argument
  • actress shares first name with character
  • hospital
  • dancing
  • playing cards
  • drinking wine
  • crying
  • bathroom
  • two in a bathtub
  • taking a bath
  • bath
  • bathtub
  • money problems
  • jobless
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • playing
  • beating victim
  • real life siblings as fictional siblings
  • cohabitation
  • twin
  • domestic drama
  • crying woman
  • french
  • france
  • telling a joke
  • card game
  • couple bickers
  • little girl
  • cheese
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Cast & crew

After Love Cast

Marthe Keller leads the cast, with Bérénice Bejo and Catherine Salée. Directed by Joachim Lafosse; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Joachim Lafosse

More films directed by Joachim Lafosse, best-rated first: Our Children, The Restless, Private Property and Keep Going.

Full filmography
Ratings

After Love Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave After Love 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (55).

70 /100

After Love Echo Score Breakdown

After Love exhibits a measured exploration of a deteriorating relationship set against a polished visual backdrop. Critic opinions note the film’s compelling honesty and formal precision, balanced by narrative looseness and occasional emotional distance. Praise for cinematography and production design is offset by criticism of character specificity and unpredictable pacing. On balance, After Love remains an intriguing but uneven drama that engages through its style and honesty.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    In terms of art and craft, the film demonstrates notable formal control and visual sophistication. The meticulous production design and deliberate framing contribute to a cohesive aesthetic, while editing choices reinforce emotional beats. Cinematography frequently conveys underlying tension through restrained camera movement and lighting. Overall, the art and craft present a largely polished cinematic experience.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances are consistently strong but character depth varies. The leads convey raw feeling through nuanced expression, yet the limited backstory leaves motivations somewhat opaque. Emotional resonance is heightened in key scenes but undercut by moments of detachment. In sum, the character work offers compelling acting tempered by a sense of distance.

  • Story & Flow 60

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative engages through candid conflict but suffers from uneven pacing and structural looseness. The central plot unfolds with moments of insight into relational decay, yet scene order occasionally feels interchangeable. While dialogue often provokes reflection, the absence of tighter coherence can dilute dramatic urgency. Ultimately, the story offers compelling themes but remains uneven in execution.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    When it comes to sensory experience, the film excels in its audiovisual design and visual composition. The score and sound design underscore emotional tension with measured restraint, while production lighting and set details reinforce the film’s mood. Visual style remains consistent, employing an understated color palette that complements the narrative. Overall, the sensory elements contribute strongly to the film’s immersive quality.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    In terms of rewatch factor, the film’s candid portrayal of relationship decline provides moments of thematic depth, but its uneven pacing may limit repeat enjoyment. Certain sequences invite closer analysis of subtext, yet the emotional distance and structural slackness can reduce urge to revisit. The formal precision encourages appreciation on subsequent viewings, but overall, the experience can feel too austere for frequent replays.

Box office

After Love Box Office

After Love grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $13,693 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$13.7K
International
$1.7M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

After Love Trailers & Videos

The trailer of After Love.

Yoon Eun Hye 윤은혜- & Park Si Hoo 'After Love' Official Trailer on March 10,2016
Cars

Cars in After Love

5 cars on screen, including the 2002 Citroën C3 and the 1990 Fiat Tempra.

All 5 cars
  • 2002 Citroën C3 in After Love 2002 Citroën C3 Important role
  • 1990 Fiat Tempra in After Love 1990 Fiat Tempra Important role
  • 1984 Hymer Hymermobil 650 in After Love 1984 Hymer Hymermobil 650 Important role
  • Opel Zafira B in After Love Opel Zafira B Important role
Details

After Love Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Después de Nosotros” and “L'Économie du couple”.

Also known as
  • Después de Nosotros
  • L'Économie du couple
  • A Economia do Amor
  • 愛過了
  • Dopo l'amore
  • Després de nosaltres
  • Rég nem szerelem
  • Όταν Τελειώσει ο Έρωτας
  • Efter Kærligheden
  • Die Ökonomie der Liebe
  • Икономика на брака
  • Inwestycja w małżeństwo
+4 more
  • 當愛已成往事
  • 夫妻财产
  • Ko ljubezni ni več
  • Семейный бюджет

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FAQ

After Love FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of After Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is After Love?

After Love runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was After Love released?

After Love was released on August 9, 2017.

Who directed After Love?

After Love was directed by Joachim Lafosse.

More films by Joachim Lafosse

Who is in the cast of After Love?

After Love stars Marthe Keller, Bérénice Bejo and Catherine Salée, among 10 credited actors.

How much did After Love make at the box office?

After Love grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($13,693 domestic, $1.7 million international).

How is After Love rated?

After Love has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does After Love have a post-credit scene?

No. After Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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