Afterword (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, Afterword is a drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, running about 135 minutes. “ALL CHARACTERS ARE IMAGINARY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sudden death of Indraneel, a poet, averts a possible divorce and takes Radhika on a fantastic inward journey of discovering her own roots through the language of poetry and lost love. A publisher asks Radhika to complete Indraneel's works. This compels her to study his work, and thus begins her journey into the past.
Who’s in it. Afterword stars Bipasha Basu as Radhika, Prosenjit Chatterjee as Indraneel Mitra, Jisshu Sengupta as Shekhar and Sohag Sen as Priyabala (Nondor Maa), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Afterword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afterword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afterword tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afterword (2009)?
- In US, Afterword is available to stream on Hoichoi, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Afterword worth watching?
- Afterword holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afterword?
- Afterword stars Bipasha Basu, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Sohag Sen and Paoli Dam.
- When was Afterword released?
- Afterword was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.