One Summer” is a 2021 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film that delves into themes of grief, healing, and new beginnings.
Synopsis
Lizzie, his spouse, untimely demise resulted in Jack Armstrong with two children whom he takes to the costal town. Cast by Sam Page in the show, the character aims at burying the past while finding a way to live the future. While he seems to leave the wreck of a lighthouse that was of Lizzie’s lifetime history- and his own middle of a new future, it is then that he starts to see things that were never meant to be. As the family goes on with the journey, they are able to build good relationships with some of the local people, including Jenna played by Sarah Drew, a single mom who allows the family to start a new life.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Rich Newey
- Writers: Maria Nation (teleplay), based on the novel by David Baldacci
- Main Cast:
- Sam Page as Jack Armstrong
- Sarah Drew as Jenna Fontaine
- Amanda Schull as Lizzie Armstrong
- Madeline Grace Popovich as Mikki Armstrong
- Gavin Borders as Cory Armstrong
IMDb Ratings
As of December 2024, “One Summer” holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, based on user reviews.
Critical Reception
The film has earned a relatively average appraisal. According to Esme Mazzeo of Tell-Tale TV the film is 3.25/5 and praises cast performances and the soundtrack but the writer has issues with the way the film was directed.
Personal Insights
Within the scope of Hallmark’s works, “One Summer” is among the very few films that most notably tackles the subject of grief and healing. The actors do seem particularly engaged with their roles, especially Sam Page and Sarah Drew ”. Proving life to these characters with apt emotional nuances makes their performances believable and engaging. Adding to this meditative consideration is the coastal setting of the film, with its quiet visual beauty, and the lighthouse symbolically skims the central plot of the story.
Cultural Significance
Despite the modest acknowledgment, the reception of the film “One Summer” shows the promise and the purpose of the film from the struggles of tragedy to the complexities of family rebuilding, As, the Lore of community and the strength of individuality is quite a message, it fits within the vision of Hallmark and their fondness of warm stories.’
