A Summer Story

"For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever."

Jul 23 1988 PG-13 1h 35m
Drama, Romance

A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.

Plot

England, 1904. A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son. Before Ashton leaves the farm, he vows to return and take Megan away with him.

Written by

John Galsworthy, Penelope Mortimer

Directed by

Piers Haggard

Cast

Imogen Stubbs, James Wilby, Susannah York

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

ITC Entertainment Group

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,309
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA