Movie

A Summer Story

1988 · 95 min

A bittersweet, quietly devastating romance that lingers like a faded memory, steeped in longing and regret.

Tagline: For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever.
Overview: A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Love, class, betrayal, grief
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
betrayal
grief
memory
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild