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7.6
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8.9

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savina
beth20
Critic Beth Webb
rated 10

Rare and special is a film capable of summoning this much poignancy: a feeling which lingers well beyond the film’s final, achingly moving moments on screen.

Read full review at Empire
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Sebrahimi265
rated 4
1 year ago
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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 9

Few movies have ever ended with a more tempting invitation to do something impossible, but “Aftersun” is so unforgettable because of the agonizing beauty it finds in the futile act of trying.

Read full review at Indie Wire
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Cast & Crew

Charlotte Wells
Director
Celia Rowlson-Hall
As Adult Sophie
Paul Mescal
As Calum
Sally Messham
As Belinda
Spike Fearn
As Olly
Sarah Makharine
As Adult Sophie's Partner
Frankie Corio
As Sophie
Djamel Turner
As Raver (uncredited)

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Aftersun is a powerful and emotional journey of self-discovery that follows 11-year-old Sophie as she reflects on a rare and loving vacation she shared with her idealistic father, Calum, twenty years ago. As she looks back on their time together, Sophie begins to see her father in a new light and struggles to reconcile the man she knew with the one she didn't. With a heartrending portrayal of their relationship and a unique and compelling storyline that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of growing up and growing old, Aftersun is a must-see experience that will leave you feeling deeply moved and reflective about your own life and relationships.

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Aftersun was released for streaming on December 20, 2022.