In cinema 8/1/2025
The Summer Book
The Summer Book
MS12
Genre
Drama
Director
Charlie McDowell
Run time
1h 30min
Cast
Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingvar E. Sigurdsson, Pekka Strang
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, they 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. By the end of the summer, emotional wounds are healed, bonds are deepened, and the grandmother is able to leave this life peacefully.
Genre
Drama
Director
Charlie McDowell
Run time
1h 30min
Cast
Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingvar E. Sigurdsson, Pekka Strang

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, they 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. By the end of the summer, emotional wounds are healed, bonds are deepened, and the grandmother is able to leave this life peacefully.
Info
Rating
Under 12 Not Recommended
Production year
2024
Global distributor
Charades
Local distributor
Estinfilm OÜ
In cinema
8/1/2025