Winter Spring Summer or Fall
2024 film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winter Spring Summer or Fall is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Tiffany Paulsen from a screenplay by Dan Schoffer.[1] It stars Jenna Ortega, Percy Hynes White, Marisol Nichols, and Adam Rodriguez.[2] It had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024.[3] It was released digitally and received a limited theatrical release on April 25, 2025.[4]
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| Directed by | Tiffany Paulsen |
| Screenplay by | Dan Schoffer |
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| Cinematography | Graham Robbins |
| Edited by | Simon Davidson |
| Music by | Zac Rae |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Plot
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One winter day, Barnes Hawthorne is sitting on the roof of his friend PJ’s house smoking weed when he notices a girl across the street. PJ identifies her as Remi Aguilar, who has just finished a college admissions interview. Barnes is intrigued, but PJ admits he doesn't know her that well. Later, on his way to a concert in New York, Barnes sees Remi again at the train station as she prepares to tour Columbia University. They strike up a conversation on the train about The Talking Heads and their future plans. Remi hopes to attend Harvard University to become a lawyer, while Barnes plans to take a gap year without any specific goals. Remi offers suggestions for how he might spend his time, such as volunteering with sea turtles in Costa Rica. When they reach their stop, Barnes asks her out on a date, but before she can respond, she’s struck by a cyclist and needs stitches. At the hospital, Remi gently declines the date, explaining that Barnes isn't the kind of person she wants to let into her life at the moment.
In the spring, Remi contemplates taking a gap year volunteering with sea turtles in Costa Rica instead of attending Harvard. Her parents then enter her room and give her an unsolicited sex talk since it's the day of prom, despite her insistence that she and her prom date are just friends. Her mother hands her a few condoms "just in case." Elsewhere, Barnes asks his mother if he can borrow the car to take his ex-girlfriend, Erica, to her prom after she recently broke up with her boyfriend. On the way to prom, Remi’s date sees the condoms in her purse and assumes she intends to sleep with him. When she clarifies that she does not, he calls her a snob. At the prom, Remi finds PJ to get a joint, who gives it to her "on the house." She sees Barnes, and they learn that Erica only invited him to make her ex jealous. Barnes and Remi dance to "Burning Down The House", but when a slow song comes on, Barnes suggests they leave and get sushi.
During dinner, Barnes is revealed to be fluent in Japanese, having lived in Japan until age 11 while his mother was stationed there as an Army medic. He also says that he's considering volunteering in Costa Rica, inspired by Remi’s earlier suggestion. Afterward, he takes Remi to his house. When she expresses concern that he may be expecting something, Barnes assures her he has no such intentions. They sit on the floor and smoke the joint Remi got from PJ. Barnes admits he only agreed to be Erica’s date in hopes of seeing Remi at the prom. They kiss, but Remi reminds him she’s leaving for Harvard in four months, so nothing can happen between them. Undeterred, the two make tentative plans to stay together for the summer.
On July 4th, Remi, Barnes, and PJ sit on PJ's roof watching Remi's dad paint their house crimson in honor of Remi going to Harvard. Unbeknownst to her parents, Remi plans on volunteering in Costa Rica with Barnes instead. Barnes encourages Remi that they tell her parents. When she does, they react poorly, saying she's throwing away her future, and they blame Barnes. They try and talk her out of it. When she insists on going, they ground her, but she leaves with Barnes and PJ to a lake house party to celebrate the 4th of July. After drinking too much, she crashes PJ’s jeep into a mailbox and fountain while attempting to drive to the store. She and Barnes argue by the lake, ultimately breaking up.
In the fall, Remi is attending Harvard when she sees an Instagram post indicating Barnes is also in Boston. He’s working as an assistant to a record label VP and touring with a band. They reconnect on campus and catch up. Though they both admit they miss each other, they both agree that their breakup may have been for the best. Remi invites him to a Halloween party, but he has a concert that night. Encouraged by her friends, Remi decides to express her true feelings. She sneaks into the concert venue, chased by security, but Barnes vouches for her. She confesses she still has feelings for him and asks if they can try again despite knowing it'll be challenging. Barnes gently turns her down, saying they’re better off as friends. Remi respects his decision and leaves in tears.
Later, on the tour bus, the band encourages Barnes to confront his own feelings. They serenade Remi outside her dorm. She comes outside, and she and Barnes reunite with a kiss.
Cast
- Jenna Ortega as Remi Aguilar
- Percy Hynes White as Barnes Hawthorne
- Marisol Nichols as Carmen
- Elias Kacavas as PJ
- Adam Rodriguez as Javier
- Jacqueline Emerson as Robyn
- Evangeline Barrosse as Evangeline
- Kate Rachesky as Wendy
- Alexis Zollicoffer as Sheryl
- Garet Allen as Dean
- Larkin Bell as Saira
- Corynn Treadwell as Ashley Middleton
- Kylee Anderson as Erica Morris
- Langi Tuifua as Connor Frisk
- Joey Miyashima as Kenji
- Wendy Joseph as Kate
- Ahaise as Wade
- Bridget Oberlin as Stevie
- Terran Lowe as Lucas
- BZ Collins as Bouncer
- Michael Turner as Bassist
- Cameron Foremaster as Guitarist
- Brianna Wendorf as Drummer
- Mark Provencher as Mr. Provencher
Release
The film premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024.[5] It was released digitally and also had a limited theatrical release on April 25, 2025.
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