Summer Wind

There is a small, romantic village in southern France, a town never to be the same after the arival of the vacationing Elise. The sultry beauty arouses the passions of Florent Busconi, a local merchant living with his grandfather and sister. Their passion leads to marriage, but Elise has hidden her real mission - revenge on those who destroyed her family. Elise knows no limits. She betrays her husband, his family, and eventually herself- but this she discovers too late. Her life, sanity, and the man she loves will all be lost ... to the summer wind.

Directed by François Clousot, Summer Wind leans on a strong ensemble — Kriztina Schwartz, Jonathan Morgan, Tricia Devereaux — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.