This Summer Feeling (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Those close to Sasha try to continue ordinary life while carrying grief and maintaining tentative connections.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Family Faces the Loss

After Sasha's death, her family and friends gather to address the immediate aftermath. They discuss the medical diagnosis, the return of her urn, and what Lawrence should do with the belongings he shared with Sasha.

Key Events

• Sasha's Death and Its Aftermath — Sasha's death leaves Lawrence and those close to her facing grief. Characters: Sasha, Lawrence Location: Unspecified
• Family Gathers — Sasha's family and friends gather to deal with the immediate aftermath. Characters: Lawrence, Vladimir, Ida Location: Unspecified
• Medical and Return Arrangements — The family discusses the medical diagnosis and arrangements for returning Sasha's urn. Characters: Lawrence, Vladimir, Ida Location: Unspecified
• Shared Belongings Offered — Vladimir and Ida offer Lawrence the things he and Sasha shared. Characters: Lawrence, Vladimir, Ida Location: Apartment

Distance and Withdrawal

Daily routines continue, but Lawrence becomes increasingly withdrawn. Friends worry about his terse messages and whether he will attend a party.

Key Events

• Ordinary Life Continues — Zoe checks in on Nils as daily routines continue around the grief. Characters: Zoe, Nils Location: Unspecified
• Friends Worry About Lawrence — Friends discuss Lawrence's terse messages and wonder whether he will attend a party. Characters: Lawrence Location: Unspecified
• Lawrence Withdraws — Friends worry that Lawrence has cut himself off from them. Characters: Lawrence Location: Unspecified

An Honest Conversation in Paris

Lawrence comes to Paris and tells Zoe that returning to Berlin is difficult and that he doubts he will get over the loss. Zoe stays with him and listens, without either of them finding an easy answer.

Key Events

• Lawrence Comes to Paris — Lawrence comes to Paris and sees Zoe. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: Paris
• Grief Shared in Paris — Lawrence tells Zoe he struggles to return to Berlin and doubts he will get over the loss. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: Paris
• Zoe Listens — Zoe stays with Lawrence and listens, though neither has an easy answer. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: Paris

Carrying On and Reconnecting

Nils spends time with his family while conversations bring back memories of Sasha. Later, Lawrence and Zoe reconnect in New York, discuss their lives, and consider seeing one another again, while grief remains unresolved.

Key Events

• Nils Plays and Spends Time with Family — Nils plays games and spends time with his family as routines continue. Characters: Nils, Zoe Location: Unspecified
• Memories of Sasha Return — Conversations about Sasha bring back memories of the past she shared with those around her. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: Unspecified
• Lawrence Reconnects in New York — Lawrence and Zoe reconnect and talk about their families and lives. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: New York
• A Possible Future Visit — They discuss seeing one another again, and Lawrence plans to visit a college friend in Tennessee. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: New York
• Tentative Connection Continues — Their conversation is warm, but grief remains part of their connection and no simple resolution is offered. Characters: Lawrence, Zoe Location: New York

Story Breakdown

• Sasha's Immediate Aftermath — Her family and friends gather to respond to her death and its practical consequences.
  • Family Gathering — Those close to Sasha meet to face the immediate aftermath.
  • Urn Arrangements — The family discusses the diagnosis and arrangements for returning Sasha's urn.
• Lawrence's Shared Belongings — Lawrence is left to decide what to do with the things he shared with Sasha.
  • Offer from Her Parents — Vladimir and Ida offer Lawrence the shared belongings.
  • A Difficult Choice — Lawrence must decide what to do with the items connected to Sasha.
• Friends Notice Withdrawal — Lawrence's distance prompts concern among his friends.
  • Terse Messages — Friends discuss Lawrence's brief messages.
  • Party Uncertainty — They wonder whether he will attend a party and worry he has cut himself off.
• Paris Grief Conversation — Lawrence meets Zoe in Paris and speaks openly about his difficulty moving forward.
  • Struggling with Berlin — Lawrence says he is having difficulty returning to Berlin.
  • Zoe Stays and Listens — Zoe listens even though neither finds an easy answer.
• Everyday Family Routines — Life continues around Sasha's absence through ordinary activities and family contact.
  • Zoe Checks In — Zoe checks on her young son, Nils.
  • Nils Plays Games — Nils plays games and spends time with his family.
• Memories and Connection — People close to Sasha remember the past while making tentative efforts to remain present for one another.
  • Sasha Remembered — Conversations about Sasha bring back memories of their shared past.
  • Warm New York Reunion — Lawrence and Zoe reconnect and talk about their lives and families.
• Tentative Future Contact — Lawrence and Zoe consider seeing one another again without resolving their grief.
  • Possible Meeting Again — They discuss the possibility of seeing one another again.
  • Tennessee Plan — Lawrence plans to visit a college friend in Tennessee.

Directed by

Mikhaël Hers

Key Cast

• Anders Danielsen Lie — Lawrence
• Judith Chemla — Zoe
• Marie Rivière — Adélaïde
• Féodor Atkine — Vladimir
• Dounia Sichov — Ida