an absorbent article having a topsheet and an absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer is located between the topsheet and the absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer is made of a three dimensional apertured film that defines a large void volume space between the acquisition distribution layer and the absorbent core material . the acquisition distribution layer provides high void volume for lateral spillage during repeated insult moments because the topsheet , which is in contact with the user , is held away from dispersing fluid that is unabsorbed by saturated core material . the void volume space provides a pathway for unabsorbed fluid to flow over the top plane of saturated core regions to unsaturated regions of the core material for absorption . the void volume space allows this migration of fluid to occur without the fluid coming into contact with the topsheet , thereby avoiding a feeling of wetness for a wearer .