The Bookshop, a British drama film based on the novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, was first released in 2017.
The Bookshop had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
Bill Nighy won the Best Actor Award at San Sebastián for his role in The Bookshop.
The Bookshop was released in cinemas across the United Kingdom.
Florence Green opens the bookshop in the small English coastal town, facing initial skepticism from the locals.
Violet Gamart, a local influential woman, begins opposing Florence's bookshop, wishing to turn the town hall into an arts center instead.
Florence develops a friendship with the reclusive and cantankerous Edmund Brundish, gaining a valuable ally.
Violet Gamart intensifies her efforts to raise support for the arts center, threatening the future of the bookshop.
Local children and some townspeople begin to support Florence and her bookshop, increasing its popularity.
Death of Edmund Brundish, weakening Florence’s position and her fight against Violet's campaign.
Due to mounting pressure and lack of financial support, Florence closes her beloved bookshop and leaves the town.
