Summer of Mesa

I don't wanna be your "friend"

6.5/1020201h 16mReleased

DramaRomance

Summering on Cape Cod in 1985, precocious young Lily befriends an enigmatic girl her age named Mesa. Through their shared time biking the quaint land and exploring the depths of their true selves, they unearth powerful feelings for each other.

Released: May 22, 2020

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Andrea Granera

Mesa

Molly Miles

Lily Peony

Alec Bandzes

John Valentine

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