A Summer in Genoa
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A Summer in Genoa

How do children respond to tragedy? On an icy road near Chicago, Marianne dies in a crash, leaving Joe and their daughters, Kelly, about 16, and Mary,... about 9. That summer, a friend from Joe's graduate student days, 20 years before, arranges a teaching job for him in Genoa. When they arrive in June, Joe starts teaching and the girls have the summer before school starts: Kelly quickly falls in with youths her age; their club and beach life leads to sexual awakening. Mary, burdened by guilt for her mother's death, is solitary. The girls take piano lessons, Mary draws, and she also sees and talks to her mother. Joe asks them, "Are you okay?", but is that enough? Show More

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the ghost of her mother. Joe, meanwhile, is haunted by guilt and grief, struggling to come to terms with his wife's death. As the summer progresses, the family begins to heal and find solace in their new surroundings. Joe forms a romantic connection with his coworker, Barbara, who helps him navigate his emotions and provides support. Kelly explores her sexuality and experiences her first love with an older Italian boy named Lucio. As the girls become more independent, they find comfort in their newfound friendships and experiences. Mary, in particular, begins to come out of her shell and grow as an individual. Throughout the film, the backdrop of Genoa's beautiful streets and scenery adds to the sense of healing and transformation. By the end of the summer, the family has learned to cope with their grief and embrace the future with hope and resilience. A Summer in Genoa is a heartfelt and poignant exploration of loss, love, and the power of new beginnings.