Days of the Bagnold Summer

A gentle, bittersweet watch that finds quiet humor and tenderness in awkward silences and small moments of connection.

Directed by

Simon Bird

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Monica Dolan, Earl Cave, Elliot Speller-Gillott

Overview

Sue works in a library. Daniel eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his father and his father's new wife in Florida. But when they cancel his trip at the last minute, Sue and Daniel suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and whimsical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, coming-of-age, isolation, parenthood

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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