Gwyneth Hughes

Turn-of-the century English school teacher touches the lives of her poor Welsh students. Young John Dall shines as the talented but rebellious schoolboy, and Bette Davis plays the determined teacher with trademark style and wit.

The film follows author Janet Frame through her inspiring true story, from a poverty-stricken childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and electroshock therapy to, finally, international literary fame.