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Synopsis and Trailer 'AFTERSUN', a Film about the Heartwarming Relationship between Father and Child

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Synopsis and Trailer 'AFTERSUN', a Film about the Heartwarming Relationship between Father and Child Aftersun Movie (credit: imdb.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ashyla Faiq Al furqaan

If you feel the need for a touching drama on the weekend, don't hesitate to choose AFTERSUN. This film flows beautifully with a story that can touch your heart.

Released on October 21, 2022, this film is the work of Charlotte Wells that stirs the emotions of the audience. In this film, Paul Mescal, known for his role as Connell in NORMAL PEOPLE, showcases his extraordinary acting skills by portraying a father.

This story not only focuses on that, but also involves Frankie Corio who portrays young Sophie, and Celia Rowlson-Hall who portrays adult Sophie. Curious about the synopsis of the film? Check out the synopsis explanation below!

 

 

 

1. AFTERSUN Synopsis

AFTERSUN received rave reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes platform, achieving an outstanding score of 95% from 208 reviews, with an average rating of 8.8/10. Not only that, on IMDb, the film also achieved a score of 7.7/10 from over 71 thousand reviews.

The story begins when Sophie, an eleven-year-old girl, spends her summer vacation in Turkey with her father, Calum, who is 30 years old and loves her very much. They capture beautiful moments with a MiniDV camera. Despite experiencing signs of depression, Calum tries to hide it from Sophie in order to provide a fun vacation.

Sophie meets a boy named Michael and they form a relationship by playing arcade games. However, Sophie is unaware of her father's struggles. When they go scuba diving, Sophie loses her expensive diving goggles, and Calum pretends not to care, making Sophie feel that her father is disappointed. It turns out, her father is facing personal problems, including depression, work, and finances.

Nevertheless, Sophie still tries to cheer up her father in every way possible to resolve their conflicts quickly. As the holiday approached its end, the relationship between Sophie and Calum improved. They visited a mud bath and celebrated Calum's birthday in an unforgettable way. At the end of the holiday, at the airport, Calum felt a touching moment as he handed over his daughter to her mother.

2. Watch AFTERSUN Trailer

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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