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In the Summers is an American-Mexican film written and directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio in her feature directorial debut. Alessandra also wrote the film's screenplay, which is inspired by her own childhood experiences of spending summer vacations with her father in Colombia. The indie drama is produced by Janek Ambros, Daniel Tantalean, Jan Suter, Rob Quadrino, Sergio Lira, among others.
In the Summers premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024, and won the Grand Jury Prize U.S. Dramatic Competition. The film is set for a limited theatrical release on September 20, 2024.
Release schedule for In the Summers
Following the positive reception In the Summers received at various film circuits, the American-Mexican production is set to release in theaters in the United States.
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The U.S. distribution rights to the independent film was acquired by Music Box Films in June 2024.
The film will receive a limited theatrical release on September 20, 2024. At the end of its theatrical run, In the Summers will be made available on home video.
Plot summary
In the Summers tells a poignant story about the changing dynamics of a parent-child relationship. It focuses on the divorced father, Vincente, spending time with his daughters, Violeta and Eva, over the course of four summers. Moreover, the film spans nearly two decades as the daughters move from young adolescence into early adulthood.
During their first visit, Violeta and Eva arrive in the sleepy desert town of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to spend summer at their father's Spanish Adobe-style home.
Their awkward encounter gives way to a memorable summer where Vincente shows the young girls around his hometown, buys them gifts, and takes them stargazing.
As the years progress, Vincente's alcohol addiction gets the better of him, making his daughters wary of his temper and unpredictable behavior. Moreover, both daughters get a different version of their father as Vincente shows far more attentiveness towards Violeta than Eva, whom he considers less smart.
As a result, Eva yearns for her father's love and affection more than Violeta.
She returns alone for the third summer as Violeta transitions back at home in California. Still seeking his approval, Eva helps around the house with Vincente's wife and newborn daughter, Natalia.
The film's final segment bears a stark contrast to its beginning. The distance between Vincente and his daughters has grown more over time as the young women choose to stay at a rented place upon arrival.
Inspite of Vincente getting his life together, they maintain a firm distance from him, signaling that it may have been too late for him to rekindle their broken bond after all.
Cast and characters
The film's cast list is given below:
- René Pérez Joglar or Residente as Vicente
- Dreya Castillo as young Violeta
- Luciana Elisa Quinonez as young Eva
- Kimaya Thais as middle Violeta
- Allison Salinas as middle Eva
- Lio Mehiel as adult Violeta
- Sasha Calle as adult Eva
- Emma Ramos as Carmen
- Leslie Grace as Yenny
- Indigo Montez as Natalia
- Gabriella Surodjawan as teen Camila
- Sharlene Cruz as Camila
- Guillermo A. Portillo III as Nestor
- Nasir Villanueva as Julio
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