: Sangailė and Austė meet at a summer airplane rally. Though Sangailė initially runs away from Austė’s enthusiasm, they soon form a deep bond.
: Encouraged by Austė, Sangailė eventually attempts a stunt plane ride. Though a vertigo attack initially leads to a rift between the two, it also serves as a turning point that motivates Sangailė to train herself to overcome her fear. Sangailen kesГ¤
: A lanky, melancholic teenager who struggles with vertigo and self-harm, often withdrawing from her parents who have a strained, cold relationship. : Sangailė and Austė meet at a summer airplane rally
The story of (internationally known as The Summer of Sangailė ) is a dreamlike coming-of-age drama that follows 17-year-old Sangailė, a girl obsessed with stunt planes but paralyzed by a debilitating fear of heights . While spending the summer at her parents' lakeside villa in rural Lithuania, her life changes when she meets Austė at a local aeronautical show. A Tale of Two Opposites Though a vertigo attack initially leads to a
: A vivacious, creative waitress and aspiring fashion designer who lives a life full of "courage and dare". She is the one who ultimately pushes Sangailė to confront her fears. Key Story Beats
The narrative is built on the contrasting personalities of the two leads:
