One Summer” is a heartwarming Hallmark movie that weaves themes of love, loss, and healing into a touching narrative. Directed by Rich Newey and based on David Baldacci’s novella, the film presents an emotional journey filled with tender moments and second chances.
Cast Highlights
- Sam Page as Jack Armstrong, a grieving widower struggling to rebuild his life after losing his wife.
- Amanda Schull as Lizzie Armstrong, Jack’s late wife, who appears in heartfelt memories and visions, anchoring the story with her enduring presence.
- Sarah Drew as Jenna Fontaine, a kind-hearted local who becomes a source of support and light for Jack and his children.
- Madeline Grace Popovich as Mikki Armstrong, Jack’s teenage daughter, who wrestles with her own grief while trying to navigate adolescence.
- Gavin Borders as Cory Armstrong, Jack’s young son, whose innocence and resilience shine throughout the story.
Synopsis
The story starts with Jack Armstrong being sick almost to the death but then is able to survive such difficulties in life. As if the loss of both the children and the father Jim is not enough, even Lizzie his wife, who he was meant to cherish after sacrificing so much, dies. The best time to be blessed a child was turned into a very tragic day wherein Mikki and Cory find themselves not only losing their mother but also a parent. Even not knowing the sense of loss which is disrupting their lives, the Armstrongs went on a vacation which was to be a comforting solution but instead turned out to be a memoire to be cherished in the future as well as the past.
What stands most prominent in the movie is in my opinion the vintage coastal memories which Margaret, Lizzi’s sister is able to grasp after photo drawing encountering Jack for the first time in a long time. Adding to the twisted plot is the very addition of Jenna who forms connections with the family amidst all of this. The family faces the pain of loss after grief and loss, it definitely does show the struggle of moving on as even when the in times they miss them, Jack nevertheless was unshaken due to his faith in Lizzie. But at the end of the day they do learn happiness comes through finding closure and bridging every missing piece together.
In conclusion the film is able to tend all issues it brings to spotlight beautifully in the light of the aesthetics it represents, thanks to Hallmark the movie without that my feeling somehow empty, eases every tear to be cried along with the memories to be created.
Trailer and Availability
If you want to watch this movie, a good place to start is by viewing the trailer which could be found on YouTube and the full movie on any streaming platform such as Amazon.
