A 25-minute vacation that'll ruin your nostalgic summer memories forever.
While on a seaside holiday with his family, a teenage boy becomes infatuated with a young woman accompanying them as a housekeeper. As his older brother begins a relationship with her, the boy’s frustration grows, leading to actions that disrupt both the family dynamic and the fragile relationships around him. The conflict culminates in a breakdown of trust between the brothers.
Direction
Hogan's debut already shows his gift for domestic unease.
Acting
Shadlow's silent resentment speaks louder than dialogue.
Cinematography
Sun-bleached beaches hiding rot underneath.
Director
P.J. Hogan
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