In the Summers: Release Date, Time, and How to Watch

In the Summers is an American-Mexican film that marks the feature directorial debut of Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio. In addition to directing, Alessandra also penned the screenplay, drawing from her own childhood memories of summer vacations spent with her father in Colombia. This indie drama is produced by a talented team including Janek Ambros, Daniel Tantalean, Jan Suter, Rob Quadrino, and Sergio Lira, among others.

The film made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024, where it won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Following its strong reception, In the Summers is set for a limited theatrical release on September 20, 2024.

Release Schedule for In the Summers

A still from the 2024 movie (Image via Instagram/@inthesummersfilm)

Following positive feedback at various film festivals, the American-Mexican production In the Summers is on track for its theatrical release in the United States.

The U.S. distribution rights for this independent film were secured by Music Box Films in June 2024.

With a limited theatrical release set for September 20, 2024, viewers can expect to see In the Summers in theaters, and it will later be available on home video after its theatrical run.

Plot Summary

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IN THE SUMMERS | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters September 20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxqixUAI0TY)

In the Summers explores the evolving dynamics of a parent-child relationship, focusing on the divorced father, Vincente, who spends time with his daughters, Violeta and Eva, over four summers. The narrative unfolds over nearly two decades as the daughters transition from young adolescence into early adulthood.

Upon their first visit, Violeta and Eva arrive in the serene desert town of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to enjoy summer at their father’s Spanish Adobe-style residence.

What begins as an awkward reunion turns into a memorable summer where Vincente introduces the girls to his hometown, showers them with gifts, and takes them stargazing.

As time progresses, Vincente’s struggle with alcohol addiction strains his relationship with his daughters, making them increasingly cautious of his volatile temper. Additionally, Vincente exhibits a favoritism toward Violeta, leaving Eva feeling overlooked and yearning for her father’s affection.

In a pivotal moment, Eva returns alone for the third summer while Violeta remains in California. Eager to gain her father’s approval, Eva assists at home with Vincente’s wife and their newborn daughter, Natalia.

The film’s conclusion starkly contrasts its beginning. As the distance between Vincente and his daughters widens, the young women opt to stay at a rented place when they arrive. Even though Vincente is starting to turn his life around, their estrangement suggests that it may be too late to mend their fractured bond.