What is Sons of Summer About?
Sons of Summer follows the story of Sean, whose father was murdered 30 years ago.
The reason for his father’s death remains a mystery, but clues can be found in the 1977 film Summer City.
On the anniversary of his father’s death, Sean and his friends Clay, Jack, and Kane honor their surfer parents with a day of surfboarding.
Sean’s day takes a dark turn when he gets involved in a drug robbery with a shady character named Rick.
The situation escalates when Sean crosses paths with a sleazy businessman named Dom and his enforcer, Frank.
Sean Steals the Drugs to Do One Last Job for Pete
Sean steals the drugs to do one last job for Pete, who raised him after his father’s death.
The drugs belong to businessman Dom Cooper, and Sean steals them from a party at Dom’s house.
Sean escapes in a car stolen from Dom’s garage and lays low at his friend Kane’s house.
Rick, an old accomplice, plays a role in Sean’s decision to steal the drugs.
Sean Is Suspected of Being Involved in a Robbery
Sean is suspected of being involved in a robbery due to his criminal past and being seen on CCTV at a party.
Sean is taken in for questioning but released on bail with the help of his girlfriend’s lawyer friend.
Pete remains loyal to Sean and refuses to give information to Frank, resulting in his brutal death.
Sean and his friends plan a trip to Austinville to surf in memory of his father, but Kane suffers an accident while swimming.
Despite the accident, they still decide to go on the trip. Unfortunately, Dom is killed by Frank when he questions Frank’s abilities.
Frank Discovers Sean Is in Austinville
Frank discovers Sean is in Austinville and heads there next.
Rick tells Frank that Sean has the drugs.
Frank kills Rick and kidnaps Katie to force Sean to hand over the drugs.
Frank threatens to kill Katie if Sean doesn’t deliver the drugs.
Sean agrees to meet Frank but brings his friends with him.
The meeting turns violent and Sean and Katie attack Frank.
The fight continues in the water, where Frank is presumably killed.
There’s a Twist at the End of the Film
Sean heads out into the ocean with friends in remembrance of his father.
Frank is revealed to be alive and watching from a distance.
Uncertainty if Frank intends to harm Sean due to drugs and revenge.
Film ends with no explanation, leaving room for a possible sequel.
Frank likely not watching over Sean like a Guardian Angel.
