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The Summer Book + Introduction (PG)

Total Immersion: The World of Tove Jansson

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A grandmother and her young granddaughter lean against a wooden railing, with the granddaughter's eyes closed and the grandmother's arm around her.

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 (Anders Danielsen Lie), Sophia (Emily Matthews) 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.

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Information about the introduction for this screening will follow in due course.

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Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country of origin   UK, USA, Finland
  • Director   Charlie McDowell
  • Runtime   1 hr 53 mins

Ticket prices

Standard
£15.50 (£14 + £1.50 transaction fee)

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