Japan Synopsis
ワンダフルライフ
“What is the one memory you would take with you?”
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
The 1997–1999 Japan Window
162 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. After Life sits at position #61.
Other Titles From Engine Film
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when After Life premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,923 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (58th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Fantasy productions specifically: #722 of 1,274 (top 57%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Engine Film, Sputnik Productions, TV Man Union |
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Release Date | September 11, 1998 |
| IMDb | tt0165078 |