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Adventure of a lifetime: Director Charlie McDowell films Finnish author Tove Jansson’s Summer Book

When American director Charlie McDowell set out to adapt Tove Jansson’s Summer Book in Finland’s archipelago, both he and the legendary actress Glenn Close found themselves profoundly affected by the untouched nature.

Glenn Close (right) and Emily Matthews star as grandmother and granddaughter in Charlie McDowell’s adaption of The Summer Book, by Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson.

Photo: Roxana Reiss

It was as unpredictable as it was breathtakingly beautiful.

Shooting on Rankki Island in the Kotka Archipelago off the southern Finnish coast, they faced harsh weather conditions and discovered that the island itself became a character in the story, leaving an everlasting mark on the souls of the entire team.

In this remote, enchanting place, McDowell found the perfect setting to explore profound themes of humanity and connection to nature.

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