Summer Illusion

Mar 6, 2025

1h 30m

★ 9.3

They had nothing to lose, and at the same time, everything.

Overview

At the end of summer, a young couple, Eric and Anna, make the drastic decision to run away from home and embark on a road trip with no clear destination. What initially seems like a liberating journey soon becomes an oppressive experience.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Rescat Films

Summer Illusion Trailers

Cast

Anna

Claud Hernández

Eric

Marc Pineda

Alan

Jordi Banacolocha

Waitress

Helena De la Torre

Laura (Swimming pool Girl)

Paola Soliva

Clara

Berta Sánchez

Lucía

Jara Camarasa

Creek Kid

Leo Bleicher

Flashback Kid

Marlon Bleicher

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