When I recall early childhood, my mind places a warm filter over every memory, creating a hazy anthology of carefree naivete: waterpark vacations, sun-drenched beach days and poolside birthday parties. Yet, if I linger too long, their true colors materialize, revealing a more honest yet less idealized representation that time had filtered out. These rose-tinted glasses of childhood are what director Charlotte Wells captures through Sophie’s memories in “Aftersun.”

“Aftersun” follows Sophie’s (Frankie Corio, “Bagman”) final vacation with her father, Calum (Paul Mescal, “Gladiator II”), at a classic all-inclusive resort in Turkey. We are put into the shoes of the 11 year old as the days stretch on, filled with simple pleasures: relaxing by the pool, exploring the local culture and withstand

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