Summer with Mika
Summer with Mika

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Summer with Mika

2016
Movie
85 min
Korean

Jeong Min is a writer. He comes to a coffee shop because his writing comes to a stand. Inspired by a Japanese woman who drops by the coffee shop for job, Jeong Min decides to write 3 short stories of a Japanese woman / omnibus fantasy melodrama.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Kristoffer NyholmGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A successful but emotionally distant lawyer, Johan, struggles to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Mika, after her mother's death. He decides to take her on a summer trip to the family's summer house, hoping to bridge the gap between them. However, the secluded setting and the unspoken grief begin to stir old tensions and force them to confront their complicated relationship.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances of the lead actors and the atmospheric depiction of the Swedish summer. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances, particularly Mikael Persbrandt's portrayal of a grieving father.

  • The film's melancholic atmosphere and scenic Swedish setting were often highlighted as positive aspects.

  • Some reviewers found the story to be emotionally resonant, while others felt it lacked a compelling narrative arc.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not widely available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Stockholm archipelago, adding to its authentic and picturesque Scandinavian summer setting.

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