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Then a Summer Starts

then a summer starts

Written by Yukari Higo. This short film tells the story of a frustrated schoolgirl, Lily, as she searches for a way out from her teenage angst by enduring a meaningless relationship with an older man. She meets a younger man, Luke, and unexpectedly enjoys a summery afternoon in the park.

Funded by UK Film Council in association with Scottish Screen and BBC Scotland. Premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in 2007.

Then a Summer Starts Production Photos

Photos Copyright © John Sackey.