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A Real Summer

200745mStephen Poliakoff
IMDb 7.3

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It is 1958, and the final debutante 'season'. Mary, a brilliant young writer and critic is befriended by Geraldine, a seemingly friendly young debutante of a similar age but a very different background. What starts as a friendship becomes something altogether more unsettling. This companion drama to Capturing Mary, charts Mary’s progress before she enters the dangerous world of Mr. Graham’s house and Greville White’s sphere of influence.

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What is A Real Summer (2007) about?

It is 1958, and the final debutante 'season'. Mary, a brilliant young writer and critic is befriended by Geraldine, a seemingly friendly young debutante of a similar age but a very different background. What starts as a friendship becomes something altogether more unsettling. This companion drama to Capturing Mary, charts Mary’s progress before she enters the dangerous world of Mr. Graham’s house…

Who stars in A Real Summer?

A Real Summer stars Ruth Wilson (Mary Gilbert / Geraldine). The film was directed by Stephen Poliakoff.

How long is A Real Summer?

A Real Summer has a runtime of 45 min and premiered in 2007.

Is A Real Summer worth watching?

A Real Summer holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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