Upcoming Summer (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, Upcoming Summer is a romance film directed by Leste Chen, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. It tells the story of a girl who failed the college entrance exam and a young man who's a free soul. Chen Chen failed the gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) while Zheng Yu Xing had to return to school because he missed the exams. The two ended up meeting because of a lie Chen Chen said and had to come up with a way to quell the doubts of their teachers and parents. Having met in their youth, they hold hands as they face different problems growing up and forge a deep friendship.
Who’s in it. Upcoming Summer stars Leo Wu as Zheng Yu Xing, Zhang Zifeng as Chen Chen, Hao Lei as Chen Chen's mother and Zu Feng as uncle Wang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Upcoming Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Upcoming Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Upcoming Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Upcoming Summer (2021)?
- In US, Upcoming Summer is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Upcoming Summer worth watching?
- Upcoming Summer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Upcoming Summer?
- Upcoming Summer stars Leo Wu, Zhang Zifeng, Hao Lei, Zu Feng and Liu Xiaohai.
- When was Upcoming Summer released?
- Upcoming Summer was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.