The Secret Garden (2020 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Secret Garden |
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| Directed by | Marc Munden |
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| Written by | Jack Thorne |
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| Music by | Dario Marianelli |
| Cinematography | Lol Crawley |
| Editing by | Luke Dunkley |
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| Distributed by | Sky |
| Release date(s) | 7 August 2020 (United States) 23 October 2020 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Money made | $7.9 million |
The Secret Garden is a 2020 British fantasy drama film. It is based on the famous 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This movie is the fourth time the book has been made into a film. Marc Munden directed the movie, and David Heyman produced it. The main actors are Dixie Egerickx, Colin Firth, and Julie Walters.
The story takes place in England in 1947. It follows a young orphan girl who goes to live with her uncle. There, she finds a secret, magical garden on his large estate. The film was first shown in the United States on August 7, 2020. It was released online for people to watch at home. In the United Kingdom, it came out in movie theaters on October 23, 2020.
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What Happens in The Secret Garden?
Mary's New Home in England
The story begins in 1947. A young girl named Mary Lennox is found alone in her home in British India. Her parents have sadly passed away from a sickness. Mary is then sent to live with her uncle, Lord Archibald Craven. His home is called Misselthwaite Manor and is located in Yorkshire, England.
Mary is a bit grumpy and used to getting her own way. This is because of how she grew up. When she arrives, she meets Mrs. Medlock. Mrs. Medlock is a strict housekeeper for Lord Craven. Mary is told not to explore the house. She must stay in her room at night. There, she meets Martha, a servant who is surprised by Mary's demands.
Discovering the Hidden Garden
Mary is allowed to go outside and explore the large estate. She also explores the nearby woods. One day, she finds a stray dog and names her Jemima. Later that night, Mary hears small cries and wails. She follows the sounds and finds Lord Craven's son, Colin Craven. Colin is sick and stays in his bed.
The next day, Mary meets Lord Craven in his study. He tells her not to cause any trouble. Mary keeps exploring the forest. She finds a hidden garden by climbing over a wall. On her way home, she calls out to Martha's brother, Dickon. He seems to disappear into the mist of the moors.
Later, Mary finds Jemima the dog. Jemima's leg is caught in a trap. Mary helps free the dog. But Jemima runs away into the hidden garden. So, Mary continues to explore the garden.
Secrets and Friendships
A friendly robin bird guides Mary to a stone statue inside the garden. The statue holds a key to the garden. Mary leaves the garden when Mrs. Medlock calls for her. Back at the manor, Mary meets Colin again. He talks about having a curved back and not being able to walk. Mary tells him about the garden. But Colin is not interested.
Later, Mary looks around the house. She finds a room with pictures of her own mother and Colin's mother, Grace Craven. Mary takes a pearl necklace as a souvenir.
The next day, Mary goes back to the garden. She finds Dickon there. Dickon offers to help heal Jemima. Mary then brings Colin to the same room with his mother's pictures. It is the first time Colin has left his room in his wheelchair.
A Plan to Heal Colin
Mary and Dickon make a plan. They want to bring Colin to the secret garden. They hope the garden will help him get better and be able to walk. But when they return, Mrs. Medlock confronts Mary. She found out Mary took the pearl necklace. As a punishment, Mary is signed up for a boarding school.
Later, Mary is locked in her room. She finds letters between her mother and her aunt inside a rocking horse. She convinces Colin to read the letters with her. The three friends continue reading the letters together in the secret garden.
A Fire and a Happy Ending
Lord Craven is very sad and distracted. While lighting a candle, he accidentally sets his desk on fire. The next morning, Mary, Dickon, and Colin are in the garden. They see black smoke coming from the house. Colin tells Mary and Dickon to run and check on it.
Mary goes into the burning house. She finds Mr. Craven frantically looking for his son. Mary tries to tell him that Colin is safe outside. But he does not listen. Then, the ghost of his wife seems to guide them safely out. The fire brigade arrives.
An anxious Lord Craven and Mrs. Medlock go with Mary and Dickon to the secret garden. There, they find Colin. Lord Craven is amazed to see his son walking. They finally become close again. The movie ends with Lord Craven rebuilding his home. Mary, Dickon, and Colin have lots of fun together in the secret garden.
Who Are the Characters?
- Dixie Egerickx plays Mary Lennox
- Colin Firth plays Lord Archibald Craven
- Julie Walters plays Mrs. Medlock
- Edan Hayhurst plays Colin Craven
- Amir Wilson plays Dickon
- Isis Davis plays Martha
- Maeve Dermody plays Alice
See also
In Spanish: The Secret Garden (película de 2020) para niños
