Summer Lovers

A recent college graduate whose curiosity and impulse push him toward new experiences. He is drawn to Lina’s mystery and to testing boundaries with Cathy. His infidelity creates guilt and conflict, but he remains torn between desire and love, ultimately seeking a way to reconcile all relationships.

A high school sweetheart turned college student who appears conservative but harbors a bold, adventurous streak. She builds a darkroom for photography and explores her sexuality with Michael and Lina. Her evolving feelings test loyalty and push her toward defining happiness on her own terms.

A French archaeologist on a temporary assignment at the Akrotiri excavation. She arrives as an enigmatic, independent presence who grows closer to Michael and Cathy, challenging their notions of fidelity and commitment. Her past relationships and desire for independence drive the trio to reexamine what they want from love.

Cathy’s mother who visits and wrestles with traditional expectations. She provides a parental perspective that both worries and ultimately supports Cathy’s happiness. Her presence adds a layer of generational contrast to the relationship dynamics.

Cathy’s friend who arrives during the vacation, offering companionship and a grounded counterpoint to the trio’s experiments. Her presence helps normalize the unconventional arrangement in the eyes of the adults around them.

A young Greek man Lina meets at the beach whom Lina dates as part of her exploration. He represents a simpler, human counterpoint to the more complicated relationship triangle and marks Lina’s move toward independence.