One Summer of Happiness

One Summer of Happiness

A Romance of Ecstasy!

Directed by Arne Mattsson

Produced by Nordisk Tonefilm

1951103 min6.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic romance of young love blooming and fading in a rural setting, caught between youthful passion and the disapproving constraints of tradition.

The young high school graduate Göran and the 17-year-old Kerstin get to know each other on the estate of Göran's uncle Persson and fall in love. But their relationship is watched suspiciously by the jammed adult world. While Persson has an understanding of the youth, Kerstin's parents and the pastor of the village rant against the alleged immorality of the young people. Despite all the malice, Göran and Kerstin decide for their love. But this love should last only one summer.

Questions people ask

  • Is One Summer of Happiness violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is One Summer of Happiness sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is One Summer of Happiness easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is One Summer of Happiness scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does One Summer of Happiness end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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34/ 100

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Rarity39

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Surprise28

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Love35

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