Located in a countryside town of Maine, USA, toward the close of the 19th century. The second child among seven siblings, Rebecca is a lively and bright ten‑year‑old girl. After her father's death, Rebecca"s circumstances grow tougher and she is sent to reside with two aunts, Miranda and Jane. Rebecca, who respects the kind Jane, constantly flees from the harsh and critical Miranda. One afternoon, Rebecca is reprimanded by Miranda for wearing a pink dress that Jane had sewn by hand. When Miranda insults her father, Rebecca erupts and departs the house in fury, with a heavy heart…