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Summerland
An art-house comedy about an ordinary family running the unusual business of elf tourism and spiritual sessions. Their house is built around an elf stone, which is sacred to the wife Lara, who is blessed with a sixth sense. When they get an offer to sell the stone at a high price, her husband Óskar is really tempted.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Lola travels to the seaside town of Summerland to scatter her estranged mother's ashes. While there, she reconnects with her childhood best friend and begins to explore a past relationship that she had with her friend's mother.
Critical Reception
Summerland received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the emotional themes but others criticizing the pacing and storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to explore complex themes of grief and sexuality but struggles to execute them effectively.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members delivering stronger portrayals than others.
The narrative pacing and overall coherence were frequently cited as weaknesses by reviewers.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for Summerland (2010) is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the coastal town of Brighton, England, adding to its atmospheric setting.
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