Summer is the story of a man of intelligence and promise struggling to reclaim his life. Shaun has had twelve years to reflect on an intense summer of love, sex and loyalty, but his best friend's imminent death forces him on a journey to confront his past.

Starring Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, Carla's Song, The Full Monty) as Shaun, Steve Evets as Daz, and Rachael Blake (Lantana, Derailed) as Katy, the film also introduces a cast of exciting and fresh young talent to play the lead roles as the narrative moves through three separate eras in the characters' lives