

Five criminal brothers adopt a lost soul in '90s Venice Beach—found family gets dangerous.
During a hot summer in 1990, a young man, Ray, moves into his aunt's Venice Beach home to find his direction in life. While there, he is befriended by some local criminals, a group of five brothers that soon become his surrogate family.
Acting
Kris Lemche steals scenes as volatile Dillon.
Production
Authentic '90s Venice Beach atmosphere on shoestring budget.
Director
Cole Mueller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in just 15 days on actual Venice Beach locations to capture authentic summer light.
The title refers to both the photographic golden hour and the brief liminal period before adulthood—Ray's entire summer existence.