Aftersun

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Overview

Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories fill the gaps between camcorder footages as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the troubled man she didn't.

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Aftersun | Official Trailer HD | A24

Cast

Brooklyn Toulson

Director:

Charlotte Wells

Writer:

Charlotte Wells

Release Date:

2022-10-21

Run Time:

101m

Tagline:

Memory burns.

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Financials and Popularity

Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: 7,834,405.00$

Vote Average: 7.7/10

Vote Count: 1816 Votes

Movie Popularity: 5.7258

Spoken Languages: Turkish, English, Spanish

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- 30 April 2026 at 9:39 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Twenty years after a final summer holiday at a fading Turkish resort, Sophie reflects on the rare time she spent with her loving but troubled father, Calum (Paul Mescal). As she sifts through home movie footage and hazy memories, she tries to reconcile the man she knew with the man she didn't—a father struggling with the crushing weight of life outside of their shared moments. It’s a quiet, devastatingly honest look at the fragments we keep of the people we love and the realization that our parents are complex, hurting humans long before we are old enough to see it. THE PROS This is one of the most powerful directorial debuts in years. Charlotte Wells captures the specific, sun-drenched boredom of a 90s holiday with pinpoint accuracy, making the film feel like a personal memory rather than a script. It hits a 9 because the performances are flawless; Paul Mescal is incredible, showing Calum’s internal collapse through small, pained gestures while trying to remain a hero for his daughter. Frankie Corio is a natural as young Sophie, avoiding all the usual child-actor clichés. It’s an honest, gritty portrayal of mental health that doesn't need big dramatic speeches to break your heart. The final sequence, set to "Under Pressure," is a masterclass in editing and emotional payoff. THE CONS The pacing is very "slice-of-life," meaning it doesn't follow a traditional plot structure, which might frustrate those looking for a clear beginning, middle, and end. It stays at a 9 because the abstract "rave" sequences that punctuate the film can feel a bit jarring for some viewers, even if they carry deep symbolic weight. It misses a perfect score only because it’s so subtle that some of the most important details are buried in the background, requiring a level of attention that might be a struggle if you aren't in the mood for a slow-burn character study. THE VERDICT 9/10. An epic achievement in intimate storytelling. It’s an honest, beautiful, and deeply pained film that will stay with you for weeks. If you’ve ever looked back at a photo of your parents and wondered what they were really thinking, this will hit you like a ton of bricks. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Paul Mescal was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Calum, a massive feat for an independent film with such a quiet, internal performance.• To build a genuine bond, Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio spent two weeks on holiday together in Turkey before filming began, hanging out at the beach and playing games just like a real father and daughter.• Much of the home movie footage seen in the film was actually shot by the actors themselves on MiniDV cameras to ensure the texture and "mistakes" of the footage looked authentic to the period. THE VIBE Like the sting of sunburn at the end of the day. It smells of chlorine, cheap sunscreen, and the metallic tang of a coin-operated telescope.

Videos

Aftersun | Official Trailer HD | A24

Cast

Brooklyn Toulson

Celia Rowlson-Hall

Sophia Lamanova

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 10:39 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10
THE SUMMARY
Twenty years after a final summer holiday at a fading Turkish resort, Sophie reflects on the rare time she spent with her loving but troubled father, Calum (Paul Mescal). As she sifts through home movie footage and hazy memories, she tries to reconcile the man she knew with the man she didn’t—a father struggling with the crushing weight of life outside of their shared moments. It’s a quiet, devastatingly honest look at the fragments we keep of the people we love and the realization that our parents are complex, hurting humans long before we are old enough to see it.
THE PROS
This is one of the most powerful directorial debuts in years. Charlotte Wells captures the specific, sun-drenched boredom of a 90s holiday with pinpoint accuracy, making the film feel like a personal memory rather than a script. It hits a 9 because the performances are flawless; Paul Mescal is incredible, showing Calum’s internal collapse through small, pained gestures while trying to remain a hero for his daughter. Frankie Corio is a natural as young Sophie, avoiding all the usual child-actor clichés. It’s an honest, gritty portrayal of mental health that doesn’t need big dramatic speeches to break your heart. The final sequence, set to “Under Pressure,” is a masterclass in editing and emotional payoff.
THE CONS
The pacing is very “slice-of-life,” meaning it doesn’t follow a traditional plot structure, which might frustrate those looking for a clear beginning, middle, and end. It stays at a 9 because the abstract “rave” sequences that punctuate the film can feel a bit jarring for some viewers, even if they carry deep symbolic weight. It misses a perfect score only because it’s so subtle that some of the most important details are buried in the background, requiring a level of attention that might be a struggle if you aren’t in the mood for a slow-burn character study.
THE VERDICT
9/10. An epic achievement in intimate storytelling. It’s an honest, beautiful, and deeply pained film that will stay with you for weeks. If you’ve ever looked back at a photo of your parents and wondered what they were really thinking, this will hit you like a ton of bricks.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Paul Mescal was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Calum, a massive feat for an independent film with such a quiet, internal performance.
• To build a genuine bond, Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio spent two weeks on holiday together in Turkey before filming began, hanging out at the beach and playing games just like a real father and daughter.
• Much of the home movie footage seen in the film was actually shot by the actors themselves on MiniDV cameras to ensure the texture and “mistakes” of the footage looked authentic to the period.
THE VIBE
Like the sting of sunburn at the end of the day. It smells of chlorine, cheap sunscreen, and the metallic tang of a coin-operated telescope.

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