Jane's Summer
Jane's Summer

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Jane's Summer

2020
Movie
89 min
Korean

Jane is a dancer with outstanding talents but is always taken away of her spotlight. After failing an audition she had been anticipating and with a complicated heart, she leaves for Bangkok where her friend Ji-woo is. These two came to meet with two men called Summer and Rainfall at a pub they frequent, and Jane who was filled with sexual encounters also begins an unconventional and risky relationship with them.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Liza JohnsonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

During a summer on the Isle of Man, two estranged sisters, Jane and Louise, are forced to confront their complicated past and resentments when their estranged mother falls ill. As they navigate their shared history and unresolved conflicts, they must decide whether to mend their fractured relationship or let it disintegrate completely.

Critical Reception

Jane's Summer received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Sarah Bolger. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times and the narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of sisterhood and family dynamics.

  • Noted for strong performances, especially from Sarah Bolger.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and slow-moving.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's emotional resonance and the believable depiction of family strife. Many appreciated the performances and the atmospheric setting, though a segment felt the story lacked significant dramatic tension.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location on the Isle of Man, lending an authentic and atmospheric backdrop to the story.

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