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The Aftermath is a fascinating film that centers on Lewis and Rachael Morgan, a British colonel and his wife played by Jason Clarke and Keira Knightley, as they move into a home that was previously occupied by a German family.

The story is set just after the end of the second World War, and Germans are being forced to allow Brits to move into their homes during the reconstruction of Hamburg. Lewis allows the home's previous owner, Stefan Lubert (Alexander Skarsgård), and his daughter to continue to live in the house as long as they stay in the attic. Rachael is unhappy with this choice as she holds great resentment towards Germans.

Time goes on, and Rachael crosses paths with Stefan more frequently. In doing so she discovers he isn't a heartless, evil man like she first thought. Because of the strained relationship Lewis and Rachael have, she begins to develop feelings for Stefan. Life becomes difficult and messy from that point as drama increases and hearts are pulled in different directions.

Thanks to compelling performances from all involved, the movie stirs up conflicting emotions and captivates viewers from start to finish. It's a challenging story that highlights just how difficult it is to live in the world and make sense of it.