The Secret Garden

About The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a 2020 British fantasy drama film based on the 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The movie was directed by Marc Munden and adapted to the screen by Jack Thorne. A mesmerizing tale of discovery and faith, the story revolves around a young orphaned girl being sent to live with her uncle. There, she discovers a magical garden, hidden in her uncle's vast estate.

Making / Production

The Secret Garden was produced by Studiocanal and Heyday Films, and it was released in the UK by Sky. The movie was filmed in several locations in the UK including, North Yorkshire's Helmsley Walled Garden, Bodnant Garden in North Wales, and Trebah Garden in Cornwall, which provide the stunning settings for the garden.

Actors

• Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox : Dixie Egerickx perfectly captured the determination and curiosity of young Mary, bringing life to the character.
• Colin Firth as Archibald Craven : Colin Firth portrayed the dark and aloof uncle Archibald Craven, effectively communicating the character's complexities.
• Julie Walters as Mrs. Medlock : Julie Walters played the housekeeper Mrs. Medlock, with an unmatched talent for creating a character that is stern yet intriguing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the fourth adaptation of the novel, earlier versions came out in 1949, 1987 and 1993.
• Many of the scenes were filmed in actual gardens.
• The movie uses extensive digital effects for creating the magical elements of the garden.

Quotes

• "The key is imagination."
• "Magic is everywhere in this world."
• "The secret garden. It's ours."

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's score is composed by Dario Marianelli, delivering a magical and tranquil musical narrative.
• "The Secret Garden - Overture"
• "A Note and a Garden"