Set in the 1830s, the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for her younger brothers and sisters with the help of Matthew, a local carpenter, but her life becomes complicated when the aristocratic Fischel family take an unwelcome interest.
DirectorGavin Millar
WritersGordon Hann, Catherine Cookson
Episode 1
May 8, 1994
To stay together, Cissie moves her siblings into a cave. Local carpenter Matthew is torn between Cissie and Rose. Cissie has a run in with Clive and Isabelle, the adult children of a wealthy land owner.
Episode 2
May 15, 1994
With the help of Matthew, the cave is enclosed. Lord Fischel shows an interest in his grandson. Bella gets into trouble and Cissie must go to Lord Fischel for help.
Episode 3
May 22, 1994
Despite being well off, Matthew is unhappy in his marriage. Clive returns from overseas and strives to make amends for his actions. The on going dispute over Richard leads to tragic consequences.
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A very edifying movie about a young woman who's parents both die from a plague at the same time, and she is left to raise her 3 brothers and 2 sisters who are all younger than she is. After her parents are buried, they are kicked out of their home onto the streets. Cissy will not let her siblings go to an orphanage or poor house, and she sets out to find a place for them to live. She finds a cave, and the story start's from there. She maintains her dignity through many adversities, as well as assaults, and she is more than courageous. She holds no animosity towards those who have made her life miserable, and does not let anything keep her down. She cares for others, especially those in trouble or helpless before herself. She is a heroine and model of inner strength. I love the movie. Wish I could find a copy of it.
