Film
The Summer Book (PG)
Dir. Charlie McDowell, UK/Finland 2025, 95 mins. Cast. Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Emily Matthews.
Based on Tove Jansson's beloved novel, The Summer Book tells the story of Sophia, a nine-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. Together with Sophia's father, Sophia and her grandmother (Glenn Close) spend time at their family's summer home on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, exploring the islet, talking about life, nature and everything but their feelings about Sophia's mother's death and their love for one another. The course of the summer sees emotional wounds healed, bonds deepened and a peaceful acceptance of what is to come next.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Based on Tove Jansson's beloved novel, The Summer Book tells the story of Sophia, a nine-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. Together with Sophia's father, Sophia and her grandmother (Glenn Close) spend time at their family's summer home on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, exploring the islet, talking about life, nature and everything but their feelings about Sophia's mother's death and their love for one another. The course of the summer sees emotional wounds healed, bonds deepened and a peaceful acceptance of what is to come next.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
