PREVIEW: Summering (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

Lia Barnett (film debut), Madalen Mills (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey), Eden Grace Redfield (Home Again), Sanai Victoria (film debut), Megan Mullally (The Kings of Summer), Lake Bell (No Escape), Ashley Madekwe (County Lines), Sarah Cooper (film debut), Dale McKeel (Hallows Point), Willow Corner-Bettweiser (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now), director, writer, producer; Benjamin Percy (film debut), writer; Peter Block (House at the End of the Street) and P. Jennifer Dana (Table 19), producers; Drum & Lace (Rosaline), composer; Greta Zozula (The Half of It), cinematographer; Darrin Navarro (The End of the Tour), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In the last days of summer, and as they are about to begin middle school, young friends Daisy (Barnett), Dina (Mills), Mari (Redfield) and Lola (Victoria) embark on a journey together as they face their fears of finally growing up…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Anyone who’s ever wanted a more female-centric take on the classic Stand By Me template will admire this sweet coming-of-age drama from writer-director James Ponsoldt.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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