Summerland

The Story

SUMMERLAND follows the story of fiercely independent folklore investigator, Alice (Gemma Arterton) who secludes herself in her clifftop study, debunking myths using science to disprove the existence of magic. Consumed by her work, but also profoundly lonely, she is haunted by a love affair from her past. When spirited young Frank (Lucas Bond), an evacuee from the London Blitz, is dumped into her irritable care, his innocence and curiosity awaken Alice’s deeply buried emotions. Bravely embracing life’s miraculous unpredictability, Alice learns that wounds may be healed, second chances do occur, and that, just perhaps - magic really does exist.

Rating

PG

Duration

99 min

Cast

Lucas Bond, Siân Phillips, Dixie Egerickx, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay, Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Director

Jessica Swale