Life After Death

Life After Death

Year: 2020

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: Swedish

Director: Klaus Härö

DramaComedy

Following the sudden death of his wife Leila, Nisse desperately seeks to move on and end the mourning process. Overrunning his friends and family with his impatience, he demands a swift funeral and solitude. Initially consumed by grief and a desire to avoid emotional displays, Nisse isolates himself. However, he gradually realizes that even profound loss doesn't justify isolating himself from others and abandoning life itself.

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Timeline & Setting – Life After Death (2020)

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Location

Slocums' house, park, diner, graveyard, safehouse

The story unfolds across a quiet town centered on the Slocums' home. The park provides daylight exposure where Beth's eerie condition becomes evident, while the backyard and graveyard anchor the rising tension. A safety-focused network of shelters marks the survivors' attempt to reclaim normal life.

🏡 Suburban home 🌳 Park 🍽 Diner ⚰ Graveyard 🛡 Safehouse

Last Updated: October 27, 2025 at 16:42

Main Characters – Life After Death (2020)

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Zach Orfman

Grieving boyfriend whose guilt and longing propel him into dangerous, obsessive attempts to reconnect with Beth. He navigates the increasingly unstable dynamics with Beth's parents and the town's growing fear.

💬 Torn 🧭 Obsessed 🕯️ Determined

Beth Slocum

Beth returns in a reincarnated, increasingly volatile form, sheltered by her parents and drawn into a doomed cycle of fear and longing. Her presence becomes a haunting force that upheaves every relationship around her.

👁️ Supernatural 🩸 Dangerous 🎭 Love

Geenie Slocum

Beth's mother who withdraws to preserve normalcy and protect her daughter, becoming a quiet, protective figure amid growing danger. Her decisions reflect the tension between love and secrecy.

🏡 Family 🗝️ Secrets

Maury Slocum (Mauri Nieminen)

Beth's father who resists explaining Beth's death and manipulates the situation to maintain a fragile peace. He plays a controlling, morally ambiguous role in the crisis.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family 🧭 Control

Erica Wexler

Zach's childhood friend who helps make sense of the bizarre events and endure losses alongside the survivors. She serves as a grounding counterpoint to Zach's escalating fear.

🤝 Friendship 🕊️ Resilience

Kyle

Zach's brother and security officer who intervenes during the intrusions and later explains the danger of Beth's condition to the others. He becomes a practical voice of caution.

🛡️ Protector 🗺️ Situational awareness

Last Updated: October 27, 2025 at 16:42

Major Themes – Life After Death (2020)

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💔 Grief

Zach's world is shattered by Beth's death, driving him into a protracted emotional struggle. He searches for closure by staying close to Beth's family and revisiting painful memories. The film uses intimate conversations and confrontations to explore how grief distorts trust and intimacy.

🔮 Rebirth

The revelation that Beth is not truly dead introduces a supernatural undercurrent: reincarnation and concealment by her parents. The mood thickens as Beth's returning presence destabilizes familiar roles and raises questions about the price of keeping family secrets. The supernatural element blurs the line between love and control.

🧩 Obsession

Zach's fixation on Beth drives him to break into the house and risk everything. His longing becomes a dangerous compulsion that challenges boundaries and safety for himself and others. The tension escalates as the relationship spirals toward violence and moral compromise.

Last Updated: October 27, 2025 at 16:42

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