Summer Days, Summer Nights is a coming-of-age film that takes place in a small beach town on Long Island in the early 1980s. The movie follows a group of teenagers and young adults who spend their summer working at a local amusement park, hanging out at the beach, and trying to figure out their place in the world.
The main character is Danny, a recent high school graduate who has no idea what he wants to do with his life. He spends his days working on the boardwalk and flirting with his former classmate, Sandy, who is working at the beach club. Meanwhile, his best friend Phil is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend, while also exploring his sexuality with a mysterious older man.
Other characters include a group of local girls who are trying to make sense of their relationships with the boys in the group, as well as a washed-up musician who is playing gigs at the local bars.
As the summer progresses, the characters face various challenges and obstacles that force them to grow up and confront their fears and insecurities. They must decide whether to follow their dreams or settle for the status quo, and come to terms with the fact that the carefree days of summer won't last forever.
Overall, Summer Days, Summer Nights is a nostalgic and bittersweet tribute to the joys and pains of youth, and a reminder of the transformative power of a summer spent in the company of good friends.