After (2019) is a romantic drama film based on the novel by Anna Todd, directed by Jenny Gage. The story follows Tessa Young (played by Josephine Langford), a hardworking and ambitious young woman who is about to start her college life. Tessa is focused on her academic goals and has a stable relationship with her boyfriend, Noah (played by Dylan Sprouse), but everything changes when she meets Hardin Scott (played by **Hero Fiennes Tiffin), a brooding and rebellious student with a complicated past.
Hardin is the complete opposite of Tessa, with a rough attitude and a tendency to push people away. Despite their differences, there is an undeniable chemistry between the two, and they begin to form a deep connection. However, their relationship is turbulent from the start, as Hardinβs emotional baggage and troubled family history create obstacles. Tessa tries to resist falling for him, but Hardin’s charm and intense passion make it difficult for her to stay away.
As Tessa and Hardinβs relationship intensifies, they both struggle with their personal issues and family dynamics. Tessa becomes more conflicted about her future and whether she can continue her relationship with Hardin, who often behaves unpredictably and causes tension between them. Hardinβs emotional walls begin to crack, revealing vulnerabilities that make him even more complicated, and Tessa starts to see that there is more to him than just the bad boy persona.
By the end of the film, the couple’s relationship remains uncertain, as they both confront their feelings and face the challenges ahead. After is the first installment in a series of films based on Toddβs books, and it explores themes of love, growth, and emotional turbulence as Tessa and Hardin navigate their intense, often dramatic romance. The film became popular among fans of romance stories and young adult dramas for its passionate and tumultuous depiction of a first love.