A Summer Story (1988)

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Megan (Imogen Stubbs) is a pretty country girl who falls in love with urban attorney Ashton (James Wilby) in this romantic social drama. Ashton remains in Devon when he injures his ankle and elects to stay longer because of his crush on Megan. Promising to return for her, Ashton leaves Megan and… More Megan (Imogen Stubbs) is a pretty country girl who falls in love with urban attorney Ashton (James Wilby) in this romantic social drama. Ashton remains in Devon when he injures his ankle and elects to stay longer because of his crush on Megan. Promising to return for her, Ashton leaves Megan and visits an old school friend in Torquay. The procrastinating barrister falls for his friend's sister Stella (Sophie Ward) and forgets about his promise to Megan. When she travels to Torquay to locate the man she loves, the spineless Ashton cowers behind closed shutters instead of facing the brokenhearted Megan. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Piers Haggard
Genres: Drama, Romance

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1988 Wide
Studio: Media Home Entertainment

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Clint Morris, Moviehole
An enchanting movie for the whole family
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An exquisitely beautiful and well-acted film which explores both the dizzying pleasures and the painful dangers of romantic love.

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