Aftersun
Directed by Charlotte Wells7.696%82%
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.
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Aftersun Ratings & Reviews
- SpoonsOctober 11, 2024I can absolutely see this film going over the heads of people who do t struggle with mental health or the constant feeling of failing as a parent. Heart breaking and devastating in such a beautiful way makes this film very special
- darsanJuly 16, 2025such a great heartfelt story, the visuals were great and both paul mescal and frankie corio crushed it.
- Kevin WardJuly 5, 2025Remarkable directorial debut debut from Charlotte Wells. Devastatingly subtle in it’s storytelling conveying a deep feeling of sadness throughout the film, not in the moments that appear on screen, but moreso in the moments that don’t. The moments we do see are mostly joyous, depicting Sophie (Franke Corio) and her dad, Colum (Paul Mescal) on a holiday at a luxury resort in Turkey. However, as we’re given minuscule glimpses of Sophie’s future, namely her looking back at this holiday with her dad. Wonderfully crafted by Wells and I was completely enamored by Corio’s performance. I will be looking forward to seeing more from both of them. Highly recommend Aftersun. It’s been lingering on my thoughts every since the credits rolled.
- stokeyTXOctober 24, 2024Honestly, I didn't care for it much on my first viewing. Revisiting this film after my father's death made it hit totally different. I was not expecting to be as emotionally floored as I was the second go-around. I wonder if I'll feel the same after a few more years pass.
