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The Last of Summer

1978

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EP1 Episode 1 Oct 05, 1978

Europe is basking in the hot summer of 1939 when the first rumbles of an approaching war reach the Kernahan family in the quietness of Drumaninch (Drumnahinch), but it is the arrival of a beautiful stranger that threatens their own peace.

EP2 Episode 2 Oct 12, 1978

Angéle, a French actress, visits her cousins the Kernahans for the first time, stirring up unhappy memories. The youngsters take her for a picnic near the Cliffs of Moher.

EP3 Episode 3 Oct 19, 1978

Martin Kernahan is soon in love with Angéle, but she is more attracted to his brother Tom.

EP4 Episode 4 Oct 26, 1978

Angéle's engagement has brought Tom and Martin to blows and turned Martin against his mother. Reluctantly Hannah agrees to let Angéle and Tom go direct to the bishop. (RTÉ Guide)
5.5| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

A French actress returns to her Irish roots during the last summer before World War II. While there, she must come to grips with her family and the love of two men. Television adaptation of Kate O'Brien's 1943 novel of the same name.

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Reviews

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Blucher One of the worst movies I've ever seen
BoardChiri Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%