Hot Summer (1990)
A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.
Director: Mel Chionglo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Helen Gamboa - Loida
- Nida Blanca - Sonia
- Ronaldo Valdez - Fidel
- Gabby Concepcion - Marco
- Aga Muhlach - Robert
- Maricel Laxa - Janine
- Alice Dixson - Leni
- Mary Walter - Señora Virginia
- Pocholo Montes - Will executor
- Bon Vibar - Jose Castillo
Screenplay
- Ricardo Lee (Story)
- Ricardo Lee (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ricardo Jacinto
Editing: Efren Jarlego
Production: Regal Entertainment
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, love triangle, inheritance, long lost daughter
More Films by Director: Mel Chionglo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hot Summer about?
- A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.
- Who directed Hot Summer?
- Hot Summer was directed by Mel Chionglo.
- Who stars in Hot Summer?
- Hot Summer stars Helen Gamboa, Nida Blanca, Ronaldo Valdez, Gabby Concepcion, Aga Muhlach, Maricel Laxa.
- How long is Hot Summer?
- Hot Summer has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Hot Summer?
- Hot Summer is a Drama film.
- Where was Hot Summer produced?
- Hot Summer was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Hot Summer?
- The themes of Hot Summer include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.