The Last Summer

The Last Summer

Year: 2007

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Dutch

Director: Joost Wynant

Drama

Four seventeen‑year‑old friends—Rik, Tim, Roel and Bart—spend their final summer together in a quiet Flemish village in 1996. Their idle days turn restless when Rik becomes captivated by the enigmatic Sandrine, straining the group’s bond. Their reckless choices pull them into a tangled web of intrigue that proves hard to escape.

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Timeline & Setting – The Last Summer (2007)

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Time period

Late Summer / Pre-School Year

The events take place in the last days of summer as Luke and his friends prepare for middle school. A mysterious time loop repeats a single day, forcing him to relive the carnival, the show, and increasingly his interactions with peers. The cycle persists for weeks to months, creating a crucible for growth before the new school year begins.

Location

Carnival, Skate Park, Tent, Park, School

The story unfolds around multiple physical settings: the carnival where Steel Monkey is scheduled to perform, the skate park that becomes Luke's testing ground, the tent where the band sleeps, and the park and school that frame the transition back to everyday life. These places anchor Luke's loop and social dynamics, from stage fright and first crush to bullying and friendship. The settings shift in emphasis as Luke learns to act with courage and empathy across repeated days.

🎪 Carnival 🛹 Skate park ⛺ Tent 🏫 School

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Main Characters – The Last Summer (2007)

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Luke Malloy

A hopeful, impulsive sixth-grader who fears being left behind as middle school begins. He compulsively repeats the same day at the carnival, trying to impress his crush and avoid conflict, and gradually learns that kindness and honesty matter more than popularity.

🎒 Protagonist 🧭 Growth 🗣️ Relationships

A.J.

Luke's loyal friend who sticks with him through frustration and change, providing companionship and a grounding presence as Luke wrestles with the loop and shifting priorities.

🎒 Friend 💡 Loyal

Riley

Another close friend who shares in the adventures and the repeated days; supportive but sometimes sidelined as Luke pursues new skills at the skate park.

🎒 Friend 💬 Supportive

Meat

The bullying antagonist who repeatedly threatens Luke and others. Through Luke's attempts at empathy and the consequences of his actions, Meat's behavior becomes a focal point for the exploration of power and mercy.

💥 Bully 🧩 Complexity

Alice

Luke's crush who represents a social goal and motivation. Luke's attempts to impress her push the narrative forward, and her interactions anchor the emotional stakes of the loop.

💖 Crush 🎯 Motivation

Diana

Luke's older sister who warns him about junior high and ultimately helps him recognize the true value of friendships over status. She acts as a pragmatic counterpoint to Luke's idealism.

🧭 Guide 👩‍🏫 Mentor

Snake

An experienced skateboarder whose approval matters to Luke; he embodies the aspirational but exclusive culture of The Pound and serves as a test for Luke's loyalty and skill.

🛹 Mentor 🧗‍♂️ Skill

Gus

A rival skater who competes for a place in The Pound, underscoring Luke's struggle to fit in with a demanding crowd and to prove his abilities.

🏁 Rival 🎯 Competition

Mr. Molesky

A teacher whose approval becomes a barometer of Luke's responsibility and maturity. Luke's interactions with him improve as he grows.

👨‍🏫 Teacher 🗣️ Guidance

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Major Themes – The Last Summer (2007)

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🌀 Time Loop

Luke's day resets over and over after the carnival accident, turning a single afternoon into an endless sequence. He uses each repetition to test kindness, confront bullying, and attempt to reshape outcomes. The loop pushes him to notice consequences of his choices and to grow beyond self-centered wishes.

🤝 Bullying and Empathy

Meat's aggression forces Luke to confront fear and find alternatives to confrontation. Through repeated encounters, Luke tries to understand Meat's home life and to choose empathy over retaliation. The theme shows how small acts of understanding can defuse hostility and improve others' behavior.

🧭 Friendship and Self-Discovery

Luke discovers that chasing status with The Pound isn’t the same as true friendship. The loop pressures him to define what matters: honesty with friends, respect for teachers, and authentic passions. By the end he seeks genuine connections and steps toward a more confident, kinder version of himself.

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