The Summer (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2023, The Summer is an animation, romance and drama film directed by Han Ji-won, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Life in the countryside is quiet and mundane for bookish Yi-gyeong until an errant ball sends star athlete Su-yi crashing into her life. The connection between the two girls is instantaneous, and simmers until their mutual attraction bubbles up into love.
Who’s in it. The Summer stars Yoon Ah-young as Yi-gyeong (voice), Song Ha-rim as Su-yi (voice), Lee Da-seul as Eun-ji (voice) and Jang Mi as Acco / Yi-gyeong's Mother (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Summer tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Summer (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Summer worth watching?
- The Summer holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, romance and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Summer?
- The Summer stars Yoon Ah-young, Song Ha-rim, Lee Da-seul, Jang Mi and Lee Gyu-chang.
- When was The Summer released?
- The Summer was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.