Summerfield

Summerfield

1977 · 95 min · EN · 6.5 (43 votes)
Dir. Ken Hannam · Starring Nick Tate, John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander, Charles Tingwell, Michelle Jarman, Max Cullen

Beyond the bridge was Summerfield. And a secret that should not have been shared.

DramaMystery

When teacher Simon arrives in a small, secluded village to take over the local school, he is surprised to discover that his predecessor has disappeared without a trace - and that nobody seems too concerned about it. As Simon probes deeper into the disappearance, the inhabitants of a forbidding estate called "Summerfield" take on more and more significance - until events reach a tragic, shattering and unforeseen climax.

VIBE

A creeping sense of unease permeates this isolated Australian drama. As a new teacher uncovers a disturbing mystery, the island village's secrets slowly unravel, creating a haunting and melancholic atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.

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