Passionate Summer

It’s August and Jamie and his buddy Martin have left town to take a trip to the countryside. In a small village, they found an abandoned farm. Their desire to go in and explore the entire site was greater than their concern that a stranger would arrive suddenly, perhaps the owner. And then they got in the mood for sex. On the attic floor they found a room full of straw, which was like a bed prepared just for them. And they couldn’t resist... It’s a beautiful summer day, and Martin is going to swim at the pool. For the last three weeks he was on vacation in Croatia with his ex-boyfriend. They were together for just under a year, and they have remained friends. On his way to the pool, Martin met his buddy Peter from his building, and so that had to stop by his place for a swimsuit. But in the end it was not just for a while...

Directed by Robert Boggs, Passionate Summer leans on a strong ensemble — Bjorn Nykvist, Julian Fox, Martin Gajda — 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 screen titles of 2017.