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Aftershock (2010)

★ 7.5Not Rated135 min

2010 disaster-drama film by Feng Xiaogang

Aftershock is a 2010 Chinese disaster-drama film directed by Feng Xiaogang and produced by Huayi Brothers, starring Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Li Chen, Chen Daoming, and Zhang Guoqiang. The film is based on a novella by Zhang Ling and depicts the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. It was released in China on 22 July 2010, and is the first "big commercial film" IMAX film created outside the United States. The film was a major box office success, and has grossed more than ¥650 million (US$100 million) at the Chinese box office.

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What is Aftershock about?
Aftershock (2010) — In Tangshan, the truck driver Da Qiang, his wife Yuan Ni and their twins Fang Da, their son, and Fang Deng, their daughter, are a happy simple family. On 27 July 1976, a devastating earthquake destroys Tangshan, and Da Qiang dies while trying to rescue his children from their apa
Is Aftershock based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Aftershock scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.