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Aftermath 2017

"Aftermath" is a 2017 American thriller film directed by Elliott Lester and penned by Javier Gullón. The movie, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, and Martin Donovan, was released on April 7, 2017, under the Lionsgate Premiere banner. The storyline revolves around Roman Melnyk, a construction worker who experiences a tragic plane crash that claims the lives of his wife Olena and pregnant daughter Nadiya, on flight AX 112 arriving from New York City. The film introduces Jake Bonanos, an air traffic controller, happily married to Christina with a young son named Samuel. Jake's world crumbles when, on duty during the crash, he is forced to manage both his and a colleague's responsibilities. The catastrophe unfolds due to a temporary communication breakdown during maintenance, leading to the collision of AX 112 and another flight, DH 616. Although investigations clear Jake of direct responsibility, the guilt consumes him, straining his relationships and pushing him into self-imposed isolation.

Roman, mourning the loss of his family, holds Jake accountable for the tragedy. In a quest for closure, Roman disguises himself as a volunteer at the crash site, recovering personal items and the bodies of his loved ones. Meanwhile, Tessa Gorbett, a journalist, pursues the story, attempting to delve into the incident's details. As the plot unfolds, Jake faces legal counsel advising him to relocate and adopt a new identity to ensure his family's safety. Released amidst mixed critical reception, "Aftermath" earned a 5.7/10 on IMDb, a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 44% score on Metacritic. Google users expressed a 65% approval of the film. Despite the box office performance of $674,238 against a $10.5 million budget, the movie explores the psychological toll of guilt and grief on its characters, offering a suspenseful narrative that keeps viewers engaged. The film's release on April 7, 2017, in the UK marked its entry into the cinematic landscape, leaving audiences with a gripping tale of loss, blame, and the enduring aftermath of tragedy.

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