Hot Summer
Synopsis
Summer has arrived in the Japanese countryside. Hiroo, a mischievous 10-year-old boy, is playing with his mother when an army jeep pulls up in a cloud of dust. An officer and his sidekick emerge. They are there to enlist the child and turn him into a soldier in the service of the Emperor. Against all odds, Hiroo refuses and runs away. The two soldiers give chase, but Hiroo's mother intervenes, risking her life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Dupuis
- Screenplay & Story
- Moreno Boriani, Frédéric Moreau de Bellaing
- Original Title
- Hot Summer
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Exposant 3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Dupuis
Moreno Boriani, Frédéric Moreau de Bellaing
Department Leadership Roster
Moreno Boriani
Writer
Simon Dupuis
Director
Frédéric Moreau de Bellaing
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Summer
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What is Hot Summer about?
Summer has arrived in the Japanese countryside. Hiroo, a mischievous 10-year-old boy, is playing with his mother when an army jeep pulls up in a cloud of dust. An officer and his sidekick emerge. They are there to enlist the child and turn him into a soldier in the service of the Emperor. Against all odds, Hiroo refuses and runs away. The two soldiers give chase, but Hiroo's mother intervenes, risking her life.
Who directed Hot Summer?
Hot Summer was directed by Simon Dupuis.
Who stars in Hot Summer?
The principal cast of Hot Summer includes Dorothée Schoonooghe, Stéphanie Lowette, Michel Nabokov.
When was Hot Summer released and how long is it?
Hot Summer was released in 2022 with a total runtime of Unknown.