AFTERSUN (2022)

CHARLOTTE WELLS

Drama 1990s Recommended Coming of Age Tango's Choice Weepie / Tear Jerker

Cast

PAUL MESCAL FRANKIE CORIO CELIA ROWLSON-HALL SALLY MESSHAM

Plot

The stunning debut from Scottish writer-director Charlotte Wells, 'Aftersun' juxtaposes a hopeful coming-of-age story with a poignant, intimate family portrait that leaves an indelible impression. At a fading vacation resort in the late 1990's, 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, Calum (Paul Mescal). As a world of adolescence creeps into view, beyond her eye Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood.