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The Secret Garden
A few days ago, Lucia (Assumpta Serna) receives anonymous letters in which he is forced to perform certain actions that she accepts without question. Her current boyfriend, Arthur (Xabier Elorriaga), suspects the mysterious sender can be Lucia's former lover, whose strange death never reached clarified. Now it's time it's Arthur who put the cards on the table to get to the bottom of it.
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Plot Summary
Orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle at his remote Yorkshire estate. There, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and, with the help of a local boy, begins to restore it, bringing life back to the garden and to the desolate manor and its inhabitants. As she uncovers the garden's secrets, she also uncovers a family secret involving her sickly cousin.
Critical Reception
This 1984 television adaptation of the classic novel was generally well-received for its faithfulness to the source material and its charming portrayal of childhood discovery. While not as widely seen as some other adaptations, it captured the magical essence of Frances Hodgson Burnett's story and was appreciated for its gentle pacing and period detail.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful adaptation of the beloved novel.
Commended for its atmospheric portrayal of the Yorkshire setting.
Found to be a gentle and engaging children's story.
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Fun Fact
This version of 'The Secret Garden' was filmed on location in Scotland, utilizing the gardens of Traquair House, Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited stately home.
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