Summer Dream
Summer Dream

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Summer Dream

1990
Movie
80 min
Portuguese

Grieved over the loss of their daughter, an elderly couple has decided do spend their vacation travelling around Europe. The cab driver who takes them to the airport, Leo, overhears their conversation and decides to profit from their situation: Leo convinces the couple's staff he's their nephew, and invites his friends and girlfriend over for a special summer. Things go awry when his friend Marcelo arrives with a bus full of teenagers, who believe the mansion is actually a summer camp.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Robert DornhelmGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, searching for her biological father after her adoptive mother's death, travels to a remote island. There, she uncovers secrets about her past and finds herself caught between two men, a mysterious island resident and a visiting lawyer.

Critical Reception

Summer Dream was a modest made-for-television film that received a mixed to positive reception. It was noted for its scenic setting and the performances of its lead actors, though some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its beautiful island cinematography.

  • The romantic storyline was considered engaging by many viewers.

  • Some found the plot resolution to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception for Summer Dream is not widely available through Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Caribbean, providing a visually appealing backdrop for the romantic drama.

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