# Aftersun (2022)

> A daughter revisits a sunlit Turkish holiday to understand the depression and hidden sorrow behind her father's tender presence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/890752

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Charlotte Wells
- Cast: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Brooklyn Toulson, Celia Rowlson-Hall, Sally Messham, Ayşe Parlak, Sophia Lamanova, Spike Fearn
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of memory and loss unfolds as a daughter reflects on a cherished holiday with her father.

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