Summer Things (2002)
Two couple of friends, one very rich, the other almost homeless, decide to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it starts a complicate love cross among them that will involve also a transsexual, a jealous brother, a Latin Lover and another nervous stressed couple. Not to mention about the daughter of one of them that is secretly in Chicago with one of her father's employees... At the end of the summer, all of them will join the same party...
Cast
- Charlotte Rampling - Elizabeth Lannier
- Jacques Dutronc - Bertrand Lannier
- Michel Blanc - Jean-Pierre
- Carole Bouquet - Lulu
- Denis Podalydès - Jérôme
- Karin Viard - Véro
- Clotilde Courau - Julie
- Vincent Elbaz - Maxime
- Gaspard Ulliel - Loïc
- Lou Doillon - Emilie
Screenplay
- Joseph Connolly (Novel)
- Michel Blanc (Screenplay)
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, An Unfaithful Wife and Shattered Homes, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
infidelity, beach, france, based on novel or book, class differences, older man younger woman relationship, summer vacation, older woman younger man relationship, jealous husband, unfaithful wife, mother son relationship, death of a child, ensemble cast, cheating husband
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer Things about?
- Two couple of friends, one very rich, the other almost homeless, decide to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it starts a complicate love cross among them that will involve also a transsexual, a jealous brother, a Latin Lover and another nervous stressed couple. Not to mention about the daughter of one of them that is secretly in Chicago with one of her father's employees... At the end of the summer, all of them will join the same party...
- Who directed Summer Things?
- Summer Things was directed by Michel Blanc.
- Who stars in Summer Things?
- Summer Things stars Charlotte Rampling, Jacques Dutronc, Michel Blanc, Carole Bouquet, Denis Podalydès, Karin Viard.
- How long is Summer Things?
- Summer Things has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Summer Things?
- Summer Things is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Summer Things gross?
- Summer Things grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Summer Things produced?
- Summer Things was produced in France, Italy, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Summer Things?
- The themes of Summer Things include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, An Unfaithful Wife and Shattered Homes, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.