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Passing Summer

2001·Movie
1h 21min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A woman faces a variety of emotional crises as she spends the summer interacting in various ways with friends, family, and lovers.
German Indie CinemaCharacter-Driven DramaEmotional CrisesSummer in GermanyRelationships and IntimacyMelancholic MoodPsychological ExplorationContemplative and Slow-Paced

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Passing Summer legally?

Passing Summer is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Passing Summer worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passing Summer rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Passing Summer?

1 h 21 min

Passing Summer runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is Passing Summer in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Passing Summer?

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