Tracing the Gray Summer
Tracing the Gray Summer

Tracing the Gray Summer

2001Movie85 minJapanese

Animated film about the Seveso disaster, which took place north of Milan, Italy in 1976.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Kevin Michael SmithGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman returns to her hometown after a decade away, hoping to reconnect with her estranged mother. Upon arrival, she discovers that her mother is terminally ill. As she cares for her mother, buried family secrets and past traumas resurface, forcing her to confront painful memories and re-evaluate her relationships.

Critical Reception

Tracing the Gray Summer was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from Kathleen Quinlan and Joanna Cassidy. Some critics found the pacing slow, but many appreciated its intimate portrayal of family dynamics and grief.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a poignant and emotional exploration of familial relationships.
  • Features compelling performances from its lead actresses.
  • Some viewers found the narrative to be overly somber and slow-moving.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Smithtown, New York, adding a sense of authenticity to its depiction of suburban life.

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