Aftersun Explained | What the Rave Really Means

[@TheTwoWhoWereTaken]

I loved the scene where he spits the toothpaste, it's such a visceral reaction to being disgusted with himself that Sophie may have inherited what he has.

[@gcervatti]

god my friend...i'm glad it also touched someone else...i mentioned to some friends and noone seemed to have noticed it...that is my "favorite" scene of the movie. at the time watching i was in shambles after this scene...for me it sort of encapsulates the whole movie and how he was feeling at the time.

[@riro7170]

inherit his depression? 😞

[@Weirdo77313]

this scene hit me the hardest .

[@The..Commenter]

Man I'm so happy Paul Mescal is getting the recognition he deserves

[@thetiskotitsaramakis7985]

I believe that's how he killed himself, by taking ecstasy, or accidentally died... He went to a rave after the airport to vent, because he was sad his daughter left, took some E to lose himself and not think about anything and either intended to or accidentally died after he got maybe extremely dehydrated or combined it with alcohol... What made me think this is because in the rave scene at some point we hear him breathing erratically and then abruptly stop breathing...

[@johnt84]

Fucking hell this was a great analysis. Heavy, but beautifully directed movie (solid cast too).

[@howtoaca7504]

💕💕💕💕

[@PhotonShower]

Look at the books on his table.. how to meditate, tsi chi..shows he was trying to live for her..but at the end he just collapsed

[@nibu4397]

An attempt at self-therapy...

[@OscarRuiz-pg2zt]

Bull sheoit. He is not trying to live for her.

[@no_longer_]

@@OscarRuiz-pg2zt stfu he was fucking sick. Just like pills can't help a cancer person even though they want to live lol. tf do u know about depression lol

[@guest_informant]

8:30 I took that as a strong indication that Calum is biochemically/physiologically depressed _and_ that Sophie has inherited that depression, in this scene he realises how much she is going to suffer.

[@katieosull63]

Yes :(

[@herrklamm1454]

Totally agree. I felt this was also backed up by the symmetry in the scene when both of them are going through the same Tai Chi moves.

[@talgy2671]

plus, he spits at his reflection in the mirrow just like he hates himself for genetically burdening her.

[@erickgarcia6687]

I get it

[@woodenfishes]

If they had some kind of genetic depression, wouldn't she already be depressed at her age or how does that work?

[@MrVisde]

Knowing that Calum planned this as a final holiday with Sophie is heartbreaking.

[@yaromendy8346]

How do you know he killed himself tho

[@MrVisde]

@@yaromendy8346 we don’t know for sure, but: we know Calum has been out of work and used his life savings to book that trip with Sophie. He’s spent all his money and treating the holiday like a bucket list. Once Sophie gets on the plane to go back home and the holiday is over, Calum has nothing to return to and walks into that dark room…suggesting that he killed himself when the trip was over.

[@rustyshackleford6035]

​@@MrVisdeyeah that's what I was wondering about during the movie and this video did he die soon after the trip and was it the S word 😢

[@highlybaked8417]

@@yaromendy8346 The movie is loosely based on the directors relationship with her father. She got the idea for this movie after looking through old photos of her and her father during their vacations together. Her father died when she was 16 and she has implied it was self inflicted from what I've read. With all this information along with watching the film and seeing the details as well, its quite clear that Callum kills himself after their trip.

[@wonka1234]

Wait how do we do know he planned this as a final holiday with her?

[@edatthegovernance]

This movie wiped me out.

[@anantjain7262]

even this video made me weep 🫠

[@anianikka]

when he cried after sophie sang happy birthday to him with other people...i've never been represented more in my entire life

[@Amalthea11]

Yes, when you link it to him mentioning that he cannot imagine making it to 40...

[@111Malefic]

This video somehow made me cry more than the movie did. Very well written essay!

[@anantjain7262]

exactly

[@unknown-fu1vw]

me too, i guess after really thinking about the meaning behind the movie it somehow makes it even sadder and the fact that someone perfectly describes it…. heartbreaking

[@jackselle4607]

I read somewhere that the scene where he walks into the ocean wasn’t necessarily in chronological order and that he never left Turkey. It stuck with me, that’s why he has a postcard to be sent for Sophie

[@symeremeyers4148]

We see him in the airport departing turkey , so that isn’t true

[@jackselle4607]

@@symeremeyers4148 he just walks through a door to the rave it doesn’t show him on a plane tho

[@highlybaked8417]

@@jackselle4607 The airport he was at was a terminal in London to connect to Scotland. So he does end up leaving Turkey with her. Its quite obvious he does take his own life after the trip tho

[@oyku123456789]

There’s no ocean in Turkey

[@jackselle4607]

@@oyku123456789 the water he walked into in the one scene after karaoke is what I meant

[@hvxjim1]

Video hasn't started but just wanted to say this film is a masterpiece. One of my favorites ever.

[@nenomengo]

Mine too. A real masterpeice

[@conferenceclips4940]

Same!

[@GordonKegg-g8w]

Absolutely, gave it six months and watched again yesterday, not any easier to watch

[@hvxjim1]

@@GordonKegg-g8w I need to watch it again soon. I have a feeling it will always hit me no matter how many times I see it.

[@prithwipatil5813]

​@@GordonKegg-g8wThis movie is too good but i don't know I can watch it again.. i cried the whole day after watching it.. i don't cry that easily

[@poulmorganedrialarntzen1211]

I found that the club scene is about adulthood. We are all there doing our thing, disconnected yet still dancing to the same song which is life. Sofie is at first alone, figuring it out at the dance floor, surrounded by others who are still figuring out the dance. At first, her father is not precent . The reason is that Sofie last thought of Callum as her father, not necessarily as an adult. After watching the VHS tape, Sofie understands her father on a deeper level. She is the age he was himself during their vacation. She sees him as an adult, a human being who is made of the same material as her, the same thoughts and emotions. At this point, Sofie, dancing along to the deafening music, suddenly understands that her father was dancing to the same song she is now, which is adult life. And both are dancing along for the first time.

[@michaelgallegos3264]

Right on man. Great interpretation.

[@jwl00066]

great interpretation

[@mikrokozm9]

@@jwl00066 Yet suicide is just hastening death. It's going to happen. We live, equal parts to suffer & enjoy, and to delay the inevitable.

[@kholekamkhize4264]

This is beautifully written ❤

[@emiliegibbs5673]

Beautiful thank you

[@yamahapepsi]

As a 31 year old dad with depression I really related with callum the whole movie and I felt the depression as well. I thought the last dance was him realizing his daughter was his everything and that’s his reason to live. Then as it continues I realized he mills himself and that made me realize I need to do the work in my mental health.

[@riverflamingo2890]

Good on ya mate ❤

[@maroufsultanzada6964]

i am in deep depression. one of sulotion is just focusing too much on today. let the past be forgotten. take a small concultion from yesterday, live fully today as the last day of our life, not sure about tomorrow.

[@rickyralphmotton3080]

Keep breathing man

[@farhanfahrezi6481]

Whatever it is that ur facing in life, I hope ur doing well mate. I hope ur mental health can get better and better everyday. Just keep going, good luck ❤

[@yamahapepsi]

@@farhanfahrezi6481 doing a lot better in life and to be honest this movie actually helped me to realize that I need to work on my mental health for myself and my daughter. Thanks for the kind works and encouragements.

[@RockycGaming]

I got his pain from the very first moment he popped up on screen. It's honestly one of the best performances of all time, he did such a fucking incredible job and it's sad almost no one will get it's magnificence

[@imalwaysright]

A lot of people get its magnificence

[@ab8jeh]

He was nominated for an academy award, so it was noticed. These films are never going to be for the mass audience.

[@StudioScarecrow]

this film is for the people who understand

[@Rainman8193]

This movie is simply being used by others as an outlet for their own sorrow. The movie, itself, was incredibly boring. The reason so many people find it heartbreaking is because there is something broken inside them and watching this movie pried open that sadness. People who are not an emotional mess found this movie boring because, for face value, it is an incredibly boring film. You can try to make a mountain out of a molehill in an attempt to give this film more value but in the end it is simply a film about a little girl on vacation with her father. Nothing more, nothing less. Boring

[@leeeeonie]

@@Rainman8193You don’t have a clue.

[@SofyaLavrikova]

All the films with Paul Mescal break my heart....Still can`t stop thinking about Normal People and All of us Strangers. Such a genious and talented actor...

[@mariarohmer2374]

Why do you not see that Sophie is depressed as well? Those clues are in the story and all over her face in scenes where she's an adult. Her misery, in my opinion, is her own. Not in the memories of her father. Look how she responds to her partner. It's gruff and not happy at all. Her partner looks used to it too. When child-Sophia tells her dad she felt sad after having the best day, she is revealing how her brain is beginning to work. It's in her DNA. I think he feared that too.

[@AC_Milan1899]

My interpretation too especially with the mental struggles of being a new parent. Also notice that her partner asks if she is ok. Something that no-one asked Callum. Her being present at the rave means she is also in mental anguish and has regrets that she never noticed the signs that her dad displayed.

[@BigNasty20]

He definitely feared that he’d pass it on to her. That’s why he spits on the mirror. Disgusted at himself. Knowing she’ll have to struggle as he did.

[@luisaquino5408]

The depression not is hereditary

[@mariarohmer2374]

@@luisaquino5408 Yes it can be.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

Is no one ever just tired? Adult Sophie is getting up in the middle of the night to take care of a child. Child Sophie road a boat, lost some goggles, and played a video game, while her dad left her to go scuba diving and lectured her on not smoking. That's what happened that day. Nothing happened according to her own wishes or desires, and she's 11 so she's still figuring out what she wants. Not feeling like she had the most amazing day even though it was fun and nothing really bad happened sounds perfectly normal for that situation.

[@isabelleould9090]

As a mother who has suffered from depression I could relate so much. I cried for a full hour after watching this.

[@nancynancy1587]

as a daugher of a depressed alcoholic father and controlling narcissistic mother, I cried like crazy. I've seen the movie three times. each time it hurt more.

[@urnansfavouriterapper1476]

Sending love to both of you very strong people

[@katieeckler7543]

So did I. I wept.

[@mariarohmer2374]

And the fact he managed to plow through all that personal grit to still be a tower of love, support and validation for his daughter. Not easy. Near impossible I should think. Just a gorgeous portrait and, yes, so painful to process. Especially for those of us, as you share, with a deeper connection to its themes. Take good care.

[@private8921]

I have fallen down for years into the self sabotage of being an alcoholic and depression. Recently, I've been having the worst thoughts. This movie had me picture my 11 year old, who is the only one of my 3 children, who MIGHT still have good memories of when I used to be a father. A decent person Not an alcoholic monster of a failure. My middle son was only about 2, and my youngest daughter was only just born when things had already spiraled from not good to horrible. This movie held a mirror straight up to me. And I haven't been able to stop weeping because it had me picture my oldest girl, my only one who I was there for at one time that could possibly remember, 10-20 years from now being angry and/or still in grief, and then falling down into the same pit of destruction that i have...and i being responsible for it. The father in this film was so much more stronger and better then I ever have been or deserving of. It was who I should've been even if I had my inner battles. This beautiful art could really save people's lives. Before, I didn't have the courage or will to even my crawl myself out of this. For once, in a long time, I think I'm finally going to be okay now...but I just hope it's not too late to fix things for all 3 of my sweet dear little ones.

[@jeremiecaron1311]

Great breakdown! Your analogy that Calum is not able to wear a mask anymore is even greater if you tie it with the scene where the mask falls down in the ocean. I think that was the tipping point where his decision was made and you can see his energy shifting.

[@Amalthea11]

Wow, haven't connected this...thank you ❤

[@ilovesunghajung]

Damn, you are so awesome to find this detail!!! Appreciated for you to point it out.

[@iagrim01]

As a 20 something person with depression, this film shook me to my core. It’s hard to say, but it reinforces my fear of having children. I’m scared I will one day have kids whom I love very much, but my depression will pass on to them, as it did to me from my mom. And one day, I fear I won’t be able to keep fighting, and I’ll leave them hurting like Sophie.

[@iagrim01]

That being said, this film is a beautifully empathetic work of art to both the characters Calum and Sophie. I will never forget the minutes of tears it yanked from me. I just finished it for my first time, and had to watch a video on it. Thank you for the great essay.

[@luisaquino5408]

The depression not is hereditary

[@nicolasm400]

@@luisaquino5408 indeed, it is mostly social.

[@denisescally7090]

I think it is being proved more and more that it is environmental. Callum hints at having a harsh, loveless childhood which Sophie clearly isn't having so hopefully her outcome would be very, very different.

[@SierraGax]

This entire movie from the start gave me anxiety and I didn’t know why until later on into the movie when I realized the dad was struggling with mental illness and he would possibly commit suicide. There were beautiful moments in the father daughter interactions but always underneath it you could feel the danger of something terrible happening

[@SSR6464]

A lot of the glances and nuances from Paul Mescal really displayed depression in a subtle way. Great fucking actor. He didn’t want her to ever know even though he also knew Sophie might someday end up like him. Being a soon to be divorced dad with depression, I want my sons to always have me around. This movie really resonated with me and how I need to continue working on my mental health

[@dariorossi44]

If you have ever been to a rave and ... well taken ecstasy, you will know that at a certain point you are in your own world of thoughts (if you are dacing) a bit by yourself. Hours may pass and you are there dancing on your own and you don't realilse the others. I see it a bit like that scene meaning that Callum in the end ended up in a world of himself from which he could not escape or get help, because he was not on drugs but deep in his depression.

[@catalinaa766]

Interesting point but I think he did kill himself as it’s just heavily implied during the film that he will do it. Like when he said “I’m surprised I made it to 30” or when he’s sobbing with his back turned to the camera we see a glimpse of a postcard with an address to Edinburgh that reads: “to Sophie I love you from dad” which is sort of like his last goodbye which is maybe why he’s crying so heavily.

[@TheLeftistOwl]

I watched this movie in two chunks because I got a little impatient towards the middle, but once I got to the Under Pressure scene, everything clicked into place and i still get chills from that moment. It lines everything in the film up and explodes with emotion as you realize this is the last time they were close. This is the last time they shared a heartfelt moment and it's intercut with flashes of adult Sophie finally accepting she'll never really know the father she lost. It really paves the way for the ending to punch you in the gut. Such a great film

[@chend2713]

holy shit its leftist owl, i had no idea that anyone even tangentially related to vaush could have a good media take 👏

[@TheLeftistOwl]

@@chend2713 lol thanks, friend. So glad to see a fellow Vaushite enjoy such a great movie

[@ereagan4]

This video was written and edited beautifully. Thank you for sharing it with us all. ❤

[@rsturbo3914]

This is a devastating scence and it unknowingly hits you like a freight train. We experience Sophie's emotional truma which is visually illustrated as memory, and at first seems subtle, until it's not, is truly haunting to watch, because we come to understand that Sophie's truma will be aprart of her, perpetually.

[@mc101]

I got to see this movie on a plane flight and I'm am so grateful I did. There is so much depth and warmth in the slow moving narative. It broke my heart and warmed it at the same time.

[@kirin.lawrence]

Watched it on a plane too since I’d missed it in theatres and was trying hard not to tear up in public

[@maxarias1567]

"Dude, stop crying!" Sorry, I'm just imagining this plane ride.

[@HarrisonReviews]

Great analysis. Even though I didn’t fully understand the movie literally it still really impacted me emotionally. Like I couldn’t fully explain all the symbolism it still deeply affected me.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

5:30 This section is just incorrect. He is only upset when she specifically asks about him at 11, not about being filmed in general. Clearly he has trauma associated with his childhood. And it's a weird theory to think that he's telling her because she hopes she'll forget. He would just not tell her in that case. He doesn't want to talk about it while she's playing around, and he doesn't want to tell a camera lens. He doesn't really want to talk about it at all, but he'll answer her questions for her, not for a camera.

[@ShieldYoung]

This movie was beautiful and heartbreaking It deserves so much more and nice vid mate

[@JonoPich]

This was a sensational breakdown. Thank you!

[@DDavy2014]

I’ve suffered with depression since I was in my early teens. I have days where I’m better, but it’s always there, stalking me. I never really thought about it until watching this film but I’m not sure if I should ever have children. As sad as that is to say. As I really don’t know if one day I’d lose the fight and leave my children fatherless. Powerful movie. I hope anyone else out there suffering with mental health issues seeks help and stays strong.

[@Surdilb26]

thank you for this. I used to remind my self my childhood was perfect and all- but after watching Aftersun, I reconnected so many similarities to what happened with my family and why now we have grown apart. Getting older means that the fragment of memories I used to take for granted when I was a kid now being translated much clearer- where in reality some of them were actually not good at all; it makes perfect sense why I’m such a mess lol. :)

[@nancynancy1587]

high five... take good care of yourself hun ;*

[@Zephirite.]

9:04 Huh--I interpreted "under the same sky" as a metaphor for the afterlife, what with Heaven being above the clouds, and even the title ("Aftersun") emphasizing the aftermath of a celestial body. That even when he leaves her, she found a way back to him as she got closer to his age and her own depression manifested. He knew she'd end up in the same place he did, and she realizes that now, but before Callum jumped into the black (in the rave scene), he and Sophie shared one moment together, side-by-side, understanding each other 'under the same sky.' Especially when taken in context of the original final shot, which was not Callum entering the rave room, but Sophie and Callum sitting on the beach, before diving together into the sea. To me, that implied a mutual understanding and acceptance--whether continuing the cycle, or stopping it, they were fully aware of each other and thus, closer than they'd ever been.

[@saartje861]

Watched it twice in theatres, something i never do. Feelings i did not know i had.. depression hits hard, even years later i can feel his pain.

[@MissAlexita2010]

thanks for making this video about this wonderful movie, one of the best I have ever seen in years. I watched it yesterday and I am still in shock. So sad, so beautiful, as a father with a girl of the same age, every minute of their relationship made me cry knowing that the end would never be OK.

[@nancynancy1587]

I've seen it three times. each time it hurt more. the first time was devastating rather only at the end, with a few sad moments earlier. the next two times I cried like crazy knowing what will happen to them. ech... :(

[@83Fitty]

This movie left me feeling raw afterwards. The performances are amazing. And there is such a depth and well captured insight into depression. Still thinking about this movie days after watching it.

[@grmgt]

This movie broke me into pieces. I was and still am really similar to Sophie and my father also died when i was young. Nowadays i am also Callum, struggling to stay alive... Anyway, great video on a great movie, subscribing. Edit: It's though battle but we keep on fighting!

[@JK-iw6yn]

Sending you much love

[@charlesvanderploeg9408]

You are loved

[@helenavucina5090]

I hope you are doing ok, if you ever need to talk I am open to it

[@grmgt]

Thank you all for the replies. Sending love back to you guys, hope you are doing well ❤️

[@nomiimon]

❤ love to you

[@elliearmstrong9843]

hey man, I usely don't comment oni videos but watching this bought back out all the emotions I felt both times I went to see Aftersun, only this I was sobbing in bed instead of the cinema. This went so far that when Callum walked back into the rave, I moaned, "no don't go!" just llike I did on my second viewing. Excellent video and I wish you the best. "Love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night. And love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves." Might go see it again tomorrow

[@nancynancy1587]

I've seen it three times so far. each time it hurt more. the first time was devastating rather only at the end, with a few sad moments earlier. the next two times I cried like crazy knowing what will happen to them. ech... :( so relatable to my life...

[@sonjabergen4674]

that quote literally made my eyes fill with tears

[@conorryan3035]

This movie stuck with me for a long time. It's a masterpiece - I don't think I've ever seen a treatment of depression and grief ever done this well on film before or since. I remember some people sobbing as the credits rolled in the cinema - I've never witnessed that before. Excellent analysis by the way.

[@geeman.8081]

It never held your hand or preached about depression or suicide, it offered a cold, neutral view and let you come to your own conclusion. This film still haunts me.

[@Finglish1000]

Excellent breakdown. I adore this film and have been somewhat depressed with many of the reviews I have ready that don't seem to understand the movie at all. It is sad that people are so used to seeing movies from a male point of view that when they are presented with something different they struggle to accept the perspective.

[@big_ry82]

Great essay. I only just watched the film last week. And it's stuck with me all that time. As someone who has been battling his own personal demons for decades I really identifed with Calum. I saw myself in him. The dance scene leading to ending is one of the greatest scenes I have ever witnessed. It's remarkable in its beauty and tragedy. Part of me wants to watch the film again already but I'm worried it will trigger my depression more so, so soon after watching it and being a blubbering mess that first time. Thanks for the video.

[@dirkvanheumen614]

Why is nobody talking about her girlfriend and the baby? Which means she adopted the baby, so her child could not inheret her depresion Sophie got from her dad. I found that a really nice touch but nobody is talking about it

[@JMC296]

Damn it. What a great observation.

[@dirkvanheumen614]

​@@olabici6047 I kinda get your first point, but assuming that sophies child gets depression because she has two mums is a stretch.

[@h.szymanski]

The child doesn't have to be adopted. They could have conceived with a (cis) male friend or ex, or via sperm donation. I would also disagree with your conclusion. Mental health issues are inherited by both genetics and socialization/intergenerational trauma. Being adopted doesn't necessarily protect you from the latter factors.

[@nancynancy1587]

@@h.szymanski I would even say that the rejection you are left with as an orphan triggers all kinds of damaging ways in adult life. I'm familiar with so many similar cases. too many...

[@sanketer2435]

That’s a whole lot of assuming. Because she’s with a woman doesn’t mean their child is adopted and even if the child was adopted doesn’t mean they chose to adopt because she consciously made a decision to not pass down the depression her dad had, which she might also have. No one is talking about it because its an unfounded assumption

[@reubenhall2778]

Honestly, I don't really think he planned this as a final vacation. I do think he was really fighting to find a will to live, but just couldn't.

[@ANDRE1mang]

I was listening to Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie and could not listen to it in the same light anymore. Which lead me to watch this video and purchase this film on blu-ray. It is such a masterpiece.

[@nedsmith9474]

another excellent video that adds even more meaning to a fantastic film, thank you

[@ali-goregano1197]

I worry what imprints this film has left on me for my future. I already understood it too well

[@jws8220]

As a dad who has had a history of depression and has a 9-month old daughter, I found this movie hard to watch. I typically easily empathize with movie characters, but found myself rejecting to sympathize with Calum. But my God, this movie has such beautiful father-daughter scenes that were nice while they lasted.

[@pagethreemodel]

I know what you mean. It makes you angry that he would leave his daughter like this even though you understand his pain.

[@thomasbienaime4542]

I just finished the movie, during the last scene I had almost tears in my eyes and I didn't even know why. I was just totally absorbed by what I was looking at. My brain was off and I just let the movie get me where it was leading me

[@maxarias1567]

Just had the same experience.

[@sonjabergen4674]

same here

[@Zephirite.]

I took Sophie’s voyage through her memories as “I understand you now” because like him, at thirty, she also has a kid, and is depressed. The original ending shots express this further, with the rave shot preceding one where both of them look at each other, and run together into the sea. The baby’s cooing being audible as Callum walks off may indicate that the sadness lives on to the next generation-or that perhaps, this generation will be alright.

[@michaellambgelo]

What does it say about this film that even this video, borrowing its images and exploring its symbols, brings me to tears? I found AFTERSUN to be such an effective use of filmmaking to tell a story with emotion. On my first watch, I was piecing together all the fragments. In the final sequence with Calum holding the camera, watching his daughter walk away for the last time, only for the camera to turn and watch him walk away... that was when something broke in me and I understood on some spiritual level what had happened. I wept, and still weep at times, thinking about this film and all the people in my life I've lost to the same darkness. Thank you for this video and excellent analysis.

[@becca2922]

when i first watched the movie i was so confused but after watching this i’m sobbing now😭 thank you for making it clearer to me

[@vatorudo3026]

I think it’s being a dad in general, we all want to hide our insecurities and short comings from our kids (especially our daughters) and their idealistic hero and best example for them. I should not have watched this clip in front of my kids…

[@Like_Shakespeare]

Outside of Past Lives, I personally enjoyed aftersun just as much, haunting, atmospheric, and packs a hell of a punch. Great content, keep it up!

[@carljuztine3328]

I honestly didn't had the best watching experience because I watched the film with no sleep and no subtitles at all. But just like Christopher Nolan said, "just feel it". The film was still a breath of fresh air. I felt numb and calm agter watching it, kinda like how Sophie describes her feeling of "sinking". Thanks to this, it made it even more beautifully sorrowful.

[@shanepallop7857]

An absolutely beautiful film and an incredible breakdown!

[@eddeh0772]

Oscars be damned, best performance of the year for sure

[@Vancouver_Dan]

Brilliant, moving performances by the two leads, excellent writing a direction - and a very thoughtful analysis. Thank you.

[@mariarohmer2374]

If you're right and Callum deftly realized he didn't want this sad birthday memory burned on film then it just speaks further to this man's incredibly deep awareness. Something borne out of his own trauma. It's a real clue he has worked on his own healing because he is not stuck. Unfortunately if money continues to be his worry and struggle it's going to keep pulling him down. Dammit.

[@josedavidjalilarellanes4652]

This film was made for those who have a "heredity of depression": someone who you have loved some much that you eat every part of this love and turn it into dolor/freedom after his/her departure

[@josepelayo3481]

i just finished the movie and i was so confused but after watching this i’m tearing up now. great video!

[@VoOrT3xX]

this film is heartbreaking and hits so hard. What a fucking masterpiece

[@anzielo]

best aftersun video essay

[@laylascott6096]

Absolutely I agree. I just finished the movie definitely need to watch it a second time

[@mu9284]

This movie is a piece of art , in quiet the literal sense...

[@rustyshackleford6035]

I just watched the movie on showtime last night and had so many questions about the film maybe because I kept getting distracted and inrupted by my pets and family members but when the movie was over I was like wait did the father die was it by ending himself is the daughter depressed too now why did they show her 1st kiss being with a boy and now she is a Lisbon and is/was the Dad gay and that had anything to do with why her parents divorced even though he said he loved her on the phone and why did they show those 2 boys kissing in that one scene was that a clue on her dad and him being that way or am I just reading into that ? Thanks for answering some questions here maybe someone can answer some of the questions I just asked ether way I feel like I need to lock myself in a room away from my pets and family and rewatch this movie again without any disruptions to get the full effect of the movie

[@lomkima5911]

this is beautiful, made me appreciate the movie even more

[@thetrison]

Such a beautiful and comprehensive explainer. Thank you.

[@skornia8101]

my favorite movie in a while

[@paigestation8229]

I’ve suffered from terrible bouts of depression over the past decade. The idea of one day potentially having a child and having to try and hide it from them and being paranoid about passing it to them terrifies me

[@neiljohnson5351]

A truly devastating movie!

[@stargazerlaurent6780]

This goddamn movie was like Control for me all over again. It just destroyed me

[@rustyshackleford6035]

Control?

[@cryptodxnnis]

Excellent video again 👌

[@gracechan3039]

The question at 3:20 is so odd. So many thoughts. 1) your youth is showing. 2) Do you not have a good relationship with your father? 3) You've probably never lost anyone that close to you. 4) Has nothing bad ever happened to you in childhood that would make you ruminate on it in present day? That's what childhood trauma is. Bad things happening to you as a kid, which shapes how you behave in the world from then on and the negative current day impacts of those behaviours. Without understanding or at least being able to really empathize with trauma and loss, I think you can't really understand / relate to this film.

[@AC_Milan1899]

Great analysis by the way. This film should be studied in film school.

[@arthousefilms]

Thank you so much for this. I went to it while the credits were still rolling on the film. Not only was this beautifully analyzed, but it was a true augmentation to the film. Having just watched the film, your encapsulation brought me to a very emotional state as I started seeing the themes of the film come into focus in my mind (thanks to you). I'm so glad I watched your explanation because it ended up making me like the film a whole lot more. Cheers.

[@aishah9689]

thank you for this. i just watched the movie yesterday and didn't end up liking it as i was left confused but i can understand what they were going for a lot better now!

[@nathanielnewland7838]

I watched this movie a month ago and didn't really understand it. Been thinking about it ever since. This video finally made it click. Teared up a bit. Thank you.

[@pdzombie1906]

First time watching: waiting for something to happen... Several video essays later... Second time watching: sobs uncontrolabilly at the realization of fleeting life wiht loved ones which will one day be gone... Thanx, great video!!!

[@sonjabergen4674]

me, sobbing after reading your comment..🥹

[@hvxjim1]

Excellent anaysis, really well done.

[@ab8jeh]

A beautiful film, thank you for the analysis. It really is exhausting wearing a mask everyday.

[@mindylovessam]

what an amazing video essay. i'll definitely be exploring the rest of your channel

[@Greddy1021]

Just a wonderfully done video. Bravo, this was fantastic.

[@Mundane-creek]

I recently made an edit on this movie and it made me realize how much impactful and depressing this story is (BTW THERE IS AN EDIT OF AFTERSUN ON MY CHANNEL). Often times we miss out on the cues of the hardships our parents are going through. The way we see them changes as we grow up. When we are in our early teen ages, we don't know much about mental health and can miss out on the cues but as we grow up, we notice that depression and misery can be so internal that even those closest can miss the signs. I chose the song FUNERAL for my edit since it depicts the retrospection of sophie's memories and the grief that she holds as well as the elements of death in the movie. (YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY EDIT IF YOU LIKED MY COMMENT) !!!!!!!!!!!! Be well and have a good day folks....

[@mirosymo3331]

This movie hurts to watch

[@tonybennett4159]

I'd love to watch this movie again, to look at things I've probably missed. I noticed that you made no mention of the mark on his neck, which Sophia would have seen, so it must have been real, not imagined, but we have to work out for ourselves what that might mean.

[@sultaangh]

I cried like a baby in the last sequence of the film man, complete horror story dudee, I don't recommend 💀

[@Therealatleyanderson]

That’s why he was crying when they sang happy birthday 😢 because no one did when he was 11

[@Sillygirleah]

nah man why did i think watching this would be a good idea when im dealing with the worst dad/daughter issues

[@deeshmond]

Paul Mescal is already the best actor of his generation

[@louisaparker]

Where do you get the idea that the father is dead, at the time Sophie recalls him?

[@Zainab-nt4jr]

What do u mean by her loss ? Did her father died?

[@micaht4718]

The last rave scene then she’s holding on to him…god damn

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Is it a good sign if a film needs "explaining?"

[@gladistweed]

Fantastic explanation of the movie. The movie hit me hard as I've suffered depression all my life, constantly battling it by going to the gym, art and just finishing my 2nd uni degree. Before my son was born the thought of not being here comforted me and helped me sleep at night. But since my boy was born the thought of me doing such a selfish act makes me feel sick. So I'm constantly putting on a front just like Calum to be the Dad I want my son to remember. I think this movie will effect everyone in a different way. For me though it's a sad reminder of the demons I face day to day as a single Dad. One of the most poignant movies I've ever seen 😔

[@parapapiux]

Hang in there brother

[@gladistweed]

@parapapiux thanks man 😊

[@warsp1te]

Rooting for you, my man!

[@blorgins]

Such a beautifully written explanation for such a beautifully melancholy movie

[@PaulaGalanter]

Can someone please explain this to me

[@mark3-123]

I am destroyed from this film

[@kashyapthakor]

Thanks a lot brother.. I am with a heavy heart though.

[@TEditsV1]

this movie guts me 10/10