During World War II, an Englishwoman “Gemma Arterton” opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him in this moving journey of womanhood, love and, friendship.
If you love mystical romantic stories with a heartwarming ending, you’ll definitely enjoy “Summerland” When Alice (Gemma Arterton) takes in a child evacuee named Frank (Lucas Bond), she has no idea her world is about to change forever. As an unmarried writer who lives in isolation, Alice devotes herself to scientifically disproving literary myths and magic. Apprehensive at first, she warms up to Frank, eventually confiding in him about her painful past including the only person she’s ever loved, a woman named Vera (Gugu Mbatha Raw). With the belief that everything has to be backed by scientific evidence, Alice sets out to witness for herself a magical place called Summerland where it is said that one can communicate with the dead. As Frank challenges her beliefs surrounding spirituality and science, her past returns in the most powerful way she couldn’t have ever imagined which brings a beautiful unexpected ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I especially appreciate how it dealt with difficult issues concerning love, sacrifice, and opening your heart to new experiences extending beyond your own beliefs. The cast did an incredible job bringing the characters to life and I loved the direction the story took from beginning to end.
Available in Select Theaters and on VOD Friday, July 31st
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