Summer (2014): Cast & Plot
Summer is a 2014 drama directed by Colette Bothof, starring Sigrid ten Napel as Anne, Jade Olieberg and Lisa Smit. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Colette Bothof
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- De Productie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Summer About?
The premise of Summer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the isolated Biesbosch area, sixteen-year-old Anne and her friends navigate a sultry summer, striving to embrace adulthood. Surrounded by expansive fields and power pylons, their shared experience takes a complicated turn when Anne develops feelings for Lena. This coming-of-age drama explores the challenges of growing up, the end of childhood, and the courage to forge your own path, even when facing a restrictive environment.
Summer Cast & Characters
Sigrid ten Napel leads the cast as Anne, with Jade Olieberg as Lena and Lisa Smit as Carlijn. Directed by Colette Bothof; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Colette Bothof
- Sigrid ten Napel as Anne
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Jade Olieberg as Lena - Lisa Smit as Carlijn
- Lisanne Sweere as Agnes
Also Starring in Summer
· 6 more- Eva van der Gucht Aunt Door
- Steef Cuijpers Anne's Father
- Martijn Lakemeier De Peer
- Guido Pollemans
- Ella-June Henrard Ruby
- Rik Verheye
More from Colette Bothof
One more film directed by Colette Bothof: Black Swans.
Summer Plot Summary
What happens in Summer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a remote village in the Southern Netherlands, sixteen-year-old Anne tries to navigate a long, sweltering summer. The landscape feels endless, with fields stretching to the horizon and electricity cables humming overhead, a soundtrack to a community where everyone knows everyone else. Weekdays slip by as the kids cycle to school along breezy lanes, and weekends bring moments of carefree fun on dike roads or while boating on the lake, where the girls show off their bikinis and the boys wear oversized Hawaiian trunks. The atmosphere is warm and a little volatile, a perfect stage for growing pains to unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of Summer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Summer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which country is the remote village where the story takes place?
Summer Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Zomer - Nichts wie raus!” and “Verão”.
- Also known as
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- Zomer - Nichts wie raus!
- Verão
- 夏日狂恋
- Nyári szünet
Seen Summer?
Summer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Summer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Summer?
Summer runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Summer released?
Summer was released on September 28, 2014.
Who directed Summer?
Summer was directed by Colette Bothof.
More films by Colette Bothof Who is in the cast of Summer?
Summer stars Sigrid ten Napel as Anne, Jade Olieberg as Lena and Lisa Smit as Carlijn, among 10 credited actors.
Does Summer have a post-credit scene?
No. Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Summer in?
The original language of Summer is Dutch.
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