Adapted from the beloved novel by Tove Jansson, The Summer Book is a beautifully observed drama about family, loss and the quiet power of nature. Starring Glenn Close, alongside Emily Matthews and Anders Danielsen Lie, the film follows young Sophia as she spends a summer on a remote island in the Gulf of Finland with her father and grandmother following the death of her mother. Set against an unforgettable coastal landscape, this tender and deeply moving story finds hope, humour and healing in life's simplest moments.
A summer of grief, discovery and quiet wonder. The Summer Book stars Glenn Close in this gentle adaptation of Tove Jansson's cherished novel. Set on a remote Finnish island, it is a beautifully crafted drama about family, loss and the healing rhythms of nature.Glenn Close takes a healing, very Hygge holiday… beautifully filmed”: Variety
