After the Wave
"The story of 35 nations working together after the devastating 2004 tsunami"
Originally released in 2014. After the Wave is a documentary film. directed by Amanda Blue. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 was the most devastating natural disaster in modern times, killing 228,000 people across 13 countries in just a few hours. AFTER THE WAVE tells the untold story of this epic forensic operation in Thailand to identify and return home the bodies of over 5,000 victims, both locals and holidaymakers from around the world. Led by a crack Australian team, the best forensic specialists from around the world were in a race against time to give back every victim their identity. Creating forensic history, the international team’s mantra from the outset was ‘we will take them home’, a seemingly impossible ambition but one that almost succeeded. In this film forensic science intersects with powerful stories of survival and loss, attempting to make some sense out of a tragedy so bewilderingly complete that nearly a decade out it still seems far-fetched to most of us.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Flaming Star Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After the Wave about?
The Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 was the most devastating natural disaster in modern times, killing 228,000 people across 13 countries in just a few hours. AFTER THE WAVE tells the untold story of th...
Who directed After the Wave?
After the Wave was directed by Amanda Blue.
How long is After the Wave?
After the Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was After the Wave released?
After the Wave was released on December 14, 2014 in theaters.