Summer in February

Audience emotional responses are primarily driven by the film's core as a poignant romance and drama. **Love** is central, reflecting the complex and passionate love triangle. This is closely followed by **Sadness** and **Empathy**, stemming from the 'deeply moving' true story, the characters' struggles within the love triangle, and the impending historical tragedy of World War I. **Melancholy** also features prominently, evoked by the film's reflective tone, the beauty of the Cornish setting juxtaposed with personal and historical sorrow, and the bittersweet nature of the narrative.