Summertime

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

- Shit. - Good morning.

- I fell asleep, didn't I? - Yeah.

- I didn't even call my dad. - Don't worry, I told him.

Great.

Shit, now he'll think we're together.

I'll never hear the end of it...

- Hey, Edo. - Hi, Blue.

- Did you sleep here? - Mm-hmm.

We were studying. I passed out on the sofa.

- Why are you still in your pajamas? - I'm not going to school today.

- You don't feel well? - No.

Today they're ranking the prettiest girl in class.

No.

- Come on, go get changed. - No!

- Yes. - It's not up to you.

It is. Get moving.

Thank you.

- Is your mom starting work again today? - Yes.

Then, it can only mean one thing.

Summer has officially begun.

Yeah...

- All right, I'll get going. - Okay, see you at school.

Stay a little longer.

I got stuff to do. I'll call you.

Silence, please.

Keep your eyes on your tests.

And please, do not cheat.

Thank you.

- Almost done, Sofi. - Summy, hurry. It's late.

Wait, I'm almost done.

- Yes? - Excuse me.

- I'd like to ask for an explanation. - Of course.

Thanks.

Okay, so the instructions are:

you take the blank for all sentences and correct.

- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.

- Are you copying? - No.

- Hey, man! How are you? - What's up, man? Hey... easy there.

- Sorry. How's the shoulder? - A little better.

I'll see you on the track, then.

You're slow on the second.

That's better, but you're still slow.

Come on, step on it!

Another lap.

You're not listening.

You're still slow. Come on!

Come on, step on the gas!

Step on it!

He's slow.

You tend to brake too early at the second bend.

I know.

- Straighten the bike, step on it... - And come out faster.

If you know, just do it.

Your legs have gotten too weak. We should hit the gym.

Otherwise they'll slow you down.

- Okay. But those were just test laps. - I know.

Your heart rate is a little high. We could hit the gym and lower it.

- Dad. - Yes?

My shoulder hurts.

That's why we should work on your legs. To speed up things.

- Speed up what? - Your return.

The next race is in ten days. We can make it.

- I won't make it in ten days. - You can.

- I'm hurting all over. I need time. - What's the problem?

What is it?

Would I make you do something you can't do?

Huh?

Do as I say. I told you it's safe. Better yet, let's hold a press conference.

We'll say you're training for an early return,

so the team will be happy, morale will improve,

DeCara will be happy, you will be as well...

Give me a kiss.

Go.

Sofi, you changed some of the answers in that test, didn't you?

Yes, all of the second and a bit of the fourth.

Perfect. I did the opposite.

She won't catch us.

But this is the last time I'm letting you copy.

Yeah, right.

School's almost over, anyway. As if she'll look at our tests.

- Yeah... - It was just for the hell of it.

Here it is!

What is it?

It's the Darsena party set for tonight. I must find out where.

There's even a password. Shall we go?

"Losers" is the password.

If they're such losers, why is the whole school going there?

Because our school is full of losers, and we live in a city of losers

that attracts hordes of losers every summer from all over the world.

So they can all get together and feel better.

- If they're all losers, who is cool? - No idea. I'd have to see them first.

But good luck finding someone who isn't a loser here.

And what would we be, then?

We're nothing.

It's too early to tell, don't you think?

- At least we're aware of it. - I didn't understand a word.

Are you coming?

No, I've got an interview tomorrow. I can't stay out.

Explain to me why you're working over the summer?

Because I hate summer.

That way it'll go by faster, you know?

Why? Why can't I have normal friends?

Listen, they're Darsena students.

They'll be going for sure. Go with them.

Fuck you, Edo.

- Sofi, come on... - Come on...

Why are you so mean to her?

Because she's the only cool person I know.

Apart from you, obviously.

Bennati?

The principal wants to see you.

This is the one, huh?

- Come. - Ah... nice work.

What are you going to put on this one?

I don't know. The owner trusts me.

- What is this, a coffee break? - Hey, Piero! I'll be right back.

- Bye, Piero. - Bye, Ale.

Now we'll get you fixed up.

How did training go?

The training? Well, my shoulder hurts a bit, but still.

- And the bike? Did it run well? - Yeah. The bike was fine.

What's the matter?

Nothing... why?

You're acting weird.

I fucked up, Dario.

- What happened? - Well, what happened...

- I slept with Maddalena again. - Again?

- It took you two months to break up. - Exactly.

Can't you talk to her?

- Me? - Come on...

What would I tell her?

- I don't know, make something up. - No way.

Come on, man.

Come on... Dario, please.

After the party, you have a chat with her.

We'll see.

Come on, Dario.

I mean it.

- I'll think about it. - Thanks.

Anyhow, that's another piece done.

When will we finish it?

Sooner or later.

And when will you give me a job?

Sooner or later.

Come in.

Come.

What else have you done, Blue?

I tried to call your mom, but she isn't picking up.

- She's busy, you can tell me. - I need a parent, though.

Can I call your father?

He's away on business. Did you fight again?

They got into a brawl.

- Seriously? - She insulted me.

She won that contest, and it's just so dumb.

- You're envious. - Sara...

Go back to class.

I told you, I should have stayed home.

- You understand she could fail the year? - Yes, I know.

- Go back to class. - How about her?

It's best if she stays here.

- Hey, guys. - Hey.

- You see those two over there? - Yes.

I found them. They're 20 and 21, Colombian.

- One's a rockabilly, the other a dancer. - Okay, good.

You know that in half an hour I'll post the location?

Yes, we know.

Because, I swear... You have no idea how much pussy will be there.

- As always. - Here's my man. They're good to go.

- Go, the ladies are waiting. - Thanks.

- Hi, girls. - Hi.

Nice to meet you. This is from the house, my friend.

And my name is Alessandro. And you?

My name is Summer Bennati.

I study languages in the High School of Cesenatico.

I'd like to do work experience here

because I want to improve my communication skills.

Very, very well. Why?

Because knowing other languages

will allow me to travel and explore other cultures.

No. That way, they won't hire you.

- Why? - You can't tell them the truth.

And what would be the truth?

That this place is a shithole and she wants to leave?

Anyhow. From the top.

- In French, now. - Okay.

Good morning, my name is Summer Bennati.

Ooh la la! Summer! What a special name!

Why that name?

I don't want to talk about it.

- They'll ask you for sure. - Yeah, they will.

It's because of my father.

In French, please.

My father chose it.

He's a musician.

- A musician? Interesting. - Yes, it's interesting.

It's after "Summertime," the song.

Maybe you know it... Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald.

Yeah, but don't act so grumpy.

Come on, now German.