In the wake of his mother's death, Donald Antrim embarks on a cathartic journey, weaving together memories, dreams, and reflections to conjure a vivid portrayal of his family. Louanne, his mother, looms as a tumultuous figure—artist, teacher, and a mercurial alcoholic whose turbulent life casts a long shadow. Donald navigates through his past and present, from his grandfather's hopeful attempts to save Louanne to his father's complex relationship with her, defying a linear narrative to reveal the chaotic essence of living with addiction. At times darkly humorous, 'The Afterlife' is an introspective mosaic that delves into the fibers of family dysfunction, addiction's aftermath, and an individual's quest for understanding and personal growth.