What Happens After We Die? Astral City Reveals a Stunning Afterlife

“Astral City: A Spiritual Journey” is more than just a movie—it’s practically a documentary that offers a fascinating glimpse into what might await us after death. Based on a remarkable true story, this Brazilian film takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the afterlife.

Astral City Trailer

The Full Movie is embedded at the end of this Review. Here.

The True Story Behind the Film

The movie tells the experiences of Dr. André Luiz, a physician who died sometime between World War I and World War II. How do we know the timeframe? Near the film’s end, the spiritual realm prepares for an influx of souls from the approaching World War II—a chilling historical detail that adds authenticity to the story.

But here’s where it gets interesting: Dr. André didn’t write his story himself. After his death, he allegedly communicated his experiences through automatic writing to Chico Xavier, a famous Brazilian medium. These communications were published in 1944 as the book “Nosso Lar” (which means “Our Home”), and this film brings that incredible account to life.

A Journey Through the Afterlife

André’s story begins in an unexpected place. When he first dies, he doesn’t find himself in the heaven he expected. Instead, he awakens in “Umbral”—a desolate, purgatory-like realm where he suffers and despairs. It’s only after this difficult period that he’s rescued and brought to “Nosso Lar,” a breathtakingly beautiful and highly organised spiritual city.

Think of Nosso Lar as a combination spiritual hospital and training ground. Here, André discovers the laws governing the spiritual world and learns about the consequences of his earthly actions. The city buzzes with activity—healing centers, educational facilities, and even communication systems that connect with the living world. Through it all, André works on his own spiritual growth while hoping for a chance to reconnect with his family back on Earth.

Why This Story Feels So Authentic

What makes this film particularly compelling is how André’s account aligns with other firsthand descriptions of the afterlife. His experiences echo themes found in classics like Emanuel Swedenborg’s “Our Life After Death” and Anthony Borgia’s “Life in the World Unseen.” Even modern accounts like Dr. Eben Alexander’s “Proof of Heaven” share similar elements. The Hollywood film “What Dreams May Come” explores remarkably similar afterlife concepts too.

The Power of Belief

One of the film’s most important messages is something many spiritual sources emphasize: what we experience in the afterlife depends heavily on our thoughts, actions, and beliefs during our earthly life. As Emanuel Swedenborg taught: “we create our afterlife environment through our internal spiritual states, loves, and beliefs developed during earthly life”.

This means watching “Astral City” isn’t just entertainment—it’s potentially preparation. The film offers detailed insights into what the afterlife might be like, allowing viewers to consider which beliefs they want to embrace in their own consciousness.

The Concepts Explored

The movie dives deep into spiritual concepts that might be new to some viewers:

Reincarnation: The idea that souls return to Earth for multiple lifetimes
Karma: How our actions create consequences that follow us beyond death
Interconnectedness: The understanding that all beings are connected in a vast spiritual web

These aren’t presented as abstract theories but as practical realities governing life in Nosso Lar.

What to Expect From the Sequel

If “Astral City” captures your imagination, you’ll be pleased to know there’s a sequel: “Nosso Lar 2,” based on the second book André communicated through Chico Xavier called “The Messengers.”

The sequel takes a different approach, shifting from André’s personal journey to a more action-packed mission story. This time, a group of messenger spirits, including André and led by a guide named Aniceto, travel to Earth on a rescue mission to help three people whose spiritual stories are in danger of failing.

Nosso Lar 2 Trailer

The full movie is embedded at the end of this review, Here.

Final Thoughts

“Astral City: A Spiritual Journey” is both inspiring and informative. Whether you approach it as entertainment or as a potential glimpse into the afterlife, it offers a detailed, hopeful vision of what might await us after death. The film suggests that death isn’t an ending but a transition to a realm of continued learning, growth, and service.

For anyone curious about spirituality, life after death, or simply wanting to see a beautifully crafted film about the biggest mystery we all face, “Astral City” is definitely worth watching. It might just change how you think about this life—and the next one.

Recommended for: Viewers interested in spirituality, afterlife concepts, Brazilian cinema, or anyone seeking a hopeful perspective on death and what comes after.