Children of My Heart

This real-life inspired, made-for-TV drama is a timeless tale from the award-winning novel by Gabrielle Roy. Children of My Heart is the captivating story of a determined but naïve young woman, Gabrielle, who leaves her home in the city for her first teaching job in a small prairie village during the depths of the depression. At first, Gabrielle's biggest challenge is to win the respect of her students and their parents as she employs some rather unorthodox teaching methods. She soon learns that gaining the approval of the town and some of its most quirky characters is only the beginning. When her eldest student, a rebellious 15-year-old named Mederic, expresses his love for her, Gabrielle is swept into a battle between her heart and her conscience. Trying to suppress feelings stirred deep within her, she is ultimately forced to make the only decision she can. A timeless tale of forbidden passions and hidden desires, Children of My Heart is a magical, bittersweet account of true love found and innocence lost.