"Summer Vacation" takes us on an unforgettable journey into the lives of a seemingly ordinary family on a beach holiday. Yuval, the family man, faces a life-threatening incident, only to be unexpectedly saved by his secret former gay lover, Yiftach. The vacation that was meant for relaxation takes an unexpected turn, unraveling layers of emotions, secrets, and past connections.
The film opens with a gripping life-threatening incident that sets the stage for a family vacation like no other. Yuval, his wife Michaela, and their children find their tranquility shattered when Yuval’s past comes knocking in the form of Yiftach, a long-lost friend and former lover. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a stunning seaside resort, revealing a complex web of emotions, secrets, and the inevitability of confronting one’s true self.
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It’s expected that a good film maker can deliver a complete story in 90 minutes of screen time. It’s an artist who can deliver that in only 22 minutes. Summer Vacation does that, pulling close your attention in the first minute and never letting go. A family with two adolescent kids take time off visiting the shore. Dad wastes no time getting in trouble, when the tide suddenly places him in peril, even while his kids are close by to try and help. A stranger to the kids rushes over to help, but this good Samaritan is no stranger to dad. The remainder of time is spent watching characters emotions fluctuate, and their assumptions change. Like the short version of the American short version of Dare(eventually made into a feature length film), part of me wanted the tale to go on, and part wanted this short to stand on its own merits. Another fine film experience from Israel, in the tradition begun by Eytan Fox.
