- Something Like Summer traces the tumultuous relationship of Ben and Tim, secret high school sweethearts who grow over the years into both adulthood enemies and complicated friends.
- Benjamin Bentley is an openly gay 17 year-old boy in Houston, Texas, with not so many friends. He suddenly becomes so infatuated with Tim Wyman, a handsome, popular - apparently straight - newcomer. When a not-so-accident brings them together, their love story begins. They start a secret relationship and build a world of their own. Something Like Summer is a coming of age story of true long-lasting love, about insecurities, social pressure, heartache and love again that spans 12 years. It's about being true to yourself, letting your heart lead the way and discovering the strength of love.—Philip Palovcik
- SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER follows the course of true love over the span of a dozen years, from awkward adolescence through challenging adulthood. Ben Bentley, a talented singer, pines for athletic yet secretive Tim Wyman, then meets his true love, Jace Holden. With Tim and Jace in open war to win his affection, Ben has to face up to the realities of adulthood, his continued fear to fight for his own happiness, and the challenge of surviving his most heartbreaking loss. The film features seven musical performances, including original music by the musical director of The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Based on the novel by Lambda Literary Award winner Jay Bell. Shot on location in Portland, Oregon.
- Benjamin and Tim start a secret gay relationship and build a world of their own. A coming-of-age story of true long-lasting love, about insecurities, social pressure, heartache and love again that spans 12 years. It's about being true to yourself, letting your heart lead the way and discovering the strength of love.—Ferry Silitonga
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By what name was Something Like Summer (2017) officially released in Canada in English?
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