The Summer Book (2025)
Case 23.01.2025
Filmed in the Finnish archipelago, The Summer Book (2024) is Charlie McDowell’s tender adaptation of Tove Jansson’s novel, starring Glenn Close as a grandmother bonding with her granddaughter (Emily Matthews) over a summer of loss and discovery.
Production Snapshot
🎬 The Summer Book (2024)
Based on
Tove Jansson's beloved 1972 novel
Tove Jansson's beloved 1972 novel
Director
Charlie McDowell
Charlie McDowell
Cast
Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie
Glenn Close, Emily Matthews, Anders Danielsen Lie
Production Companies
Helsinki-filmi, Free Range Films, Stille Productions, High Frequency Entertainment
Helsinki-filmi, Free Range Films, Stille Productions, High Frequency Entertainment
Filming Location
Finnish Archipelago
Finnish Archipelago
Location Type
Islands, rocky shorelines, coastal nature and open sea views
Islands, rocky shorelines, coastal nature and open sea views
Genre
Drama
Drama
Production Highlight
Filmed in the Finnish archipelago, bringing Tove Jansson's iconic island world to life.
Filmed in the Finnish archipelago, bringing Tove Jansson's iconic island world to life.