Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.
Verdict: Unknown
> Philippa Lowthorpe (Director)
> Julian Court (Director of Photography)
> Nige Watson (First Assistant Director)
> Andrea Gibb (Screenplay)
> Arthur Ransome (Novel)
