Before and After

Before and After (1996) elicits a strong sense of **Anxiety** and **Sadness** as it plunges a well-respected family into turmoil following a murder accusation against their son. Viewers feel deep **Empathy** for the parents grappling with difficult choices and a hostile community. The mystery surrounding the crime and the impending trial generates considerable **Anticipation**, **Fear** for the son's fate, and **Curiosity** about the truth. **Anger** may arise from the community's judgment and the difficult ethical dilemmas faced by the family, while the 'web of truth, trust and lies' creates **Confusion** and a **Disturbing** atmosphere. The film also explores themes of **Guilt** and a pervasive **Melancholy** over the shattered family life, with a glimmer of **Hope** for resolution.