Here After

Claire is a devoted Catholic schoolteacher who anchors her life in faith, family, and duty. After Robin’s revival, she contends with unsettling changes in her daughter and the pressure of unresolved guilt from the past. Her pursuit of answers drives her toward spiritual doubt and drastic actions in the name of love and protection.

Robin is a teenage piano prodigy who is declared brain dead for 20 minutes before miraculously reviving. Her revival is followed by troubling behavioral shifts and new, disturbing visions that hint at deeper memories. Her talent and fragility propel the family into a maelstrom of doubt, wonder, and concern for her safety.

Luca is Claire’s estranged husband who starts a new life with another family. He is pragmatic and protective, choosing distance at first but remaining a key figure in Robin’s life and the broader family dynamics. His actions reflect the complicated history between the parents and the impact on their children.

Dr. Ben Romano leads discussions about the afterlife in a support setting and suggests that the hereafter often relates to repressed emotional trauma. He serves as a rational counterpoint to supernatural interpretations, guiding Claire through the psychological aspects of her experience. His perspective shapes the film’s view of perception, memory, and belief.

Dr. Stancik is a medical professional who runs tests that yield no concrete abnormalities. His cautious, evidence-based approach contrasts with the emotional and spiritual questions raised by Claire and Robin’s situation.

Father Sergio is a Catholic priest who offers church support and connects with Luca, highlighting the role of faith and community in coping with tragedy. He represents spiritual guidance and the limits of religious intervention when faced with mysterious events.

Viv is Claire’s supportive friend who helps during times of crisis, including rescuing Claire from a dangerous vision. She provides practical and emotional grounding for Claire as she navigates the mysteries surrounding Robin.

Adriana is a student at Robin and Claire’s school who appears in the school environment, contributing to the dynamics of Robin’s life at home and at school. Her presence reflects the broader community and the everyday pressures surrounding Robin.

Greta is another student at the school, part of the classroom milieu that frames Robin’s adjustments and Claire’s teaching environment. Greta embodies the everyday concerns and social context of the school setting.

Nurse Giulia tends to Robin in the hospital, representing the medical care side of the story. Her presence underscores the fragility and care involved in the teen’s revival and ongoing tests.

Renato appears as a community member whose presence situates the personal drama within a broader social network. He contributes to the sense of a lived-in town where many lives intersect.

Sagravas is a medical professional whose role in the hospital environment adds another layer to the clinical perspective on Robin’s condition. His presence hints at the ensemble of caregivers surrounding the family.