Dandelion Wine

Dandelion Wine follows twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding during the summer of 1928 in the small town of Green Town, Illinois. One morning, Douglas experiences a sudden realization that he is alive, a discovery that transforms the ordinary events of summer into something magical and profound. As the season unfolds, he spends his days exploring the town with his younger brother Tom, helping his grandfather make dandelion wine, meeting eccentric neighbors, and witnessing the joys and sorrows of the people around him.

Throughout the summer, Douglas encounters friendship, loss, wonder, fear, and change as he begins to understand both the beauty and fragility of life. From new inventions and childhood adventures to moments of heartbreak and self-discovery, each experience becomes part of his coming-of-age journey. Seen through Douglas's eyes, Green Town is a place where everyday life feels touched by magic, and where one unforgettable summer shapes a boy's understanding of the world and his place within it.