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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresRomance, Family, Comedy
Votes77
DirectorRick Bota
WritersAlec Colantonio-Ray, Adam Rockoff, Cara J. Russell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsSecret Summer
About Secret Summer
Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notched client wants to buyout a small town’s beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss. So Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer, Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart’s hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake’s already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece, Hailey (Chiara Aurelia), and nephew, Noah (Max Page), for the summer but he agrees to help out. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community she must find away to save it before it’s too late.
Directed by Rick Bota, Secret Summer leans on a strong ensemble — Lindsey Shaw, Derek Theler, Chiara Aurelia — 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 romance titles of 2016.
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