DAS SOMMERBUCH (SOMMERKINO IN DER DÖLITZER WASSERMÜHLE)

FIN/GBR/USA 2024, Feature Film, 94 minutes

Director: Charlie McDowell · Original version with German subtitles

Starring: Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie

Sophia spends the summer with her father at her grandmother’s summer house on a tiny, unspoiled Finnish archipelago island. Together, they explore the island, talking about life, nature, and everything else—except their feelings about the death of Sophia’s mother and their love for one another. A looming summer storm will heal emotional wounds and deepen bonds… Based on the popular novel of the same name by Tove Jansson, the film sensitively explores the big themes and small moments that make up life. A touching film set against a backdrop of beautiful nature.

Sophia spends the summer with her father at her grandmother’s house on a tiny, unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland. Together, they explore the island and talk about life, nature, and everything else—except for their feelings regarding the death of Sophia’s mother. A brewing summer storm will heal emotional wounds and deepen their bond… Based on the novel of the same name by Tove Jansson, the film offers a sensitive portrayal of the major themes and small moments that define life. A touching film set amidst beautiful natural surroundings. (English with German subtitles)