Aftershock movie poster

Aftershock

"23 seconds, 32 years."

July 22, 2010 2h 15m 7.1/10 (194 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Aftershock is a drama film. directed by Feng Xiaogang. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, and Wang Ziwen

Synopsis

Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. Forced to make the most difficult decision of her life, she finally chooses to save her son. Though left behind as dead, the little girl miraculously survives, unbeknownst to her brother and mother.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 22, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 2h 15m 135 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (194 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $100.3M 4.0x return
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$100,297,064

Production Companies

  • China Film Group Corporation
  • JCE Movies
  • Huayi Brothers Pictures
  • Media Asia Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aftershock about?

Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost ...

Who directed Aftershock?

Aftershock was directed by Feng Xiaogang.

How long is Aftershock?

Aftershock has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).

When was Aftershock released?

Aftershock was released on July 22, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Aftershock?

The main cast of Aftershock includes Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Wang Ziwen, Chen Daoming, Jerry Lee.

Is Aftershock worth watching?

Aftershock has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 194 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.