The story follows 13-year-old (played by newcomer Marcello Conte), a shy kid obsessed with hip-hop and ping pong. During a family vacation in 1985, Rad navigates classic '80s tropes:
Rad must face off against local bully Lyle Ace in a high-stakes match at the "Fun Hub" arcade. Ping Pong Summer
(2014) is a quirky, hyper-nostalgic "love letter" to the 1980s that feels like it was unearthed from a 1985 time capsule . Directed by Michael Tully, the film is a deeply personal coming-of-age comedy inspired by his own childhood vacations in Ocean City, Maryland . The Plot: Karate Kid, but with Paddles The story follows 13-year-old (played by newcomer Marcello
Susan Sarandon plays Randi Jammer, an eccentric neighbor who becomes Rad’s "Mr. Miyagi," training him to master ping pong. Directed by Michael Tully, the film is a
Tully went to great lengths to ensure the film felt authentically "1985" rather than a parody: Walking through The Fun Hub arcade from Ping Pong Summer
He gawkily pursues Stacy Summers, a local girl with a "sugar addiction". Authenticity & Aesthetic