Summer of Three

Summer of Three (2026)



10.0 2026 85 min Puerto Rico

Director: Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz

Cast: Marcel Ruiz, Paolo Jose Schoene, Kiki Montilla

Drama
After years away, 17-year-old Javi returns to his roots in Puerto Rico, where an unexpected encounter with two offbeat outsiders, Luife and Kiki, turns his life completely inside out.

More About This Film

Summer of Three is a coming-of-age drama set in Puerto Rico and centered on seventeen-year-old Javi, who returns to his native island after years away. His summer changes dramatically when he meets Luife and Kiki, two social misfits who pull him into an unexpected new circle.

The film explores friendship, belonging, adolescence, and the disorienting feeling of returning to a place that is familiar but no longer feels the same. Its Puerto Rican setting and focus on youthful relationships give it an intimate, character-led perspective.

  • Directed by Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz.
  • Written by Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz, Marcel Ruiz, and Mariana Belaval.
  • Starring Marcel Ruiz, Paolo Jose Schoene, and Kiki Montilla.
  • The reported runtime is approximately 85 minutes.
  • The film was released in the United States in June 2026.

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