My First Summer

2020

1 hr. 20 min.

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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5 Reviews

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Isolated on a remote property, 16-year-old Claudia finds her sheltered world transformed when spirited teenager Grace appears in her garden, and the pair find a connection they both need.

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Anders O

Totally floored by the superb brilliant acting by the two main characters. Excuse the cliche, but these two young actresses, Markella Kavenagh and Maiah Stewardson, were for real Claudia and Grace. So personal, moving, touching and beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Fel L

Pure love for those who lacked some in their teenage years ((like moi)). Reflects deep warmth and colorful atmosphere. I do like this one because its not too painful to watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Isabella Vitria F

O primeiro amor é muito importante e esse aqui aqueceu meu coração. Relação delicada, muita química entre as atrizes, história comovente e ambientação perfeita.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/23

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joey n

This is my 20+ time watching this------This movie is really good what makes me mad is the end like oh hell naw..... like I have so many questions, but this movie is good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/23

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Katie Found

Director

Markella Kavenagh

Claudia

Maiah Stewardson

Grace

Arthur Angel

Mike

Steve Mouzakis

Detective Croydon

Katherine Tonkin

Donna

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

ABC Radio (Australia)

My First Summer is an immersive bedazzled daydream of teenage girlhood, with all its highs and lows.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 30, 2021

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

But the relationship is handled with such care and intimacy, and the cinematography with such artistry and freedom, that this stands out among its peers as a film as warm, moving, and memorable as its central romance.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 30, 2023

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

Like a sickly candy pop, this is saccharine teenage romanticism that does exactly what it says on the wrapper. Like My Summer Of Love without its caustic edge, this dreamy drama is a sun-kissed treat thats ultimately fulfilling, albeit nothing new.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 23, 2022

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Sara Clements

Exclaim!

This is a film that queer teens of my generation needed - but luckily, others now have it.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 8, 2021

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Lewis Knight

Daily Mirror (UK)

My First Summer is a sun-soaked tale of grief that also shows the healing power of love and human connection, even if some elements feel somewhat thinly drawn.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 24, 2021

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Synopsis

Isolated on a remote property, 16-year-old Claudia finds her sheltered world transformed when spirited teenager Grace appears in her garden, and the pair find a connection they both need.

Director: Katie Found
Executive Producer: Katie Found, Shaun Miller
Screenwriter: Katie Found, Katie Found
Production Co: Noise & Light
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English (Australia)

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