Aftersun (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Aftersun” is a dry, slice-of-life family movie that makes you wonder if you missed something of note while watching.
“Aftersun” is a dry, slice-of-life family movie that makes you wonder if you missed something of note while watching.
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The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.