The church orphanage, to which the pretty novice Megan's heart is attached, is threatened with closure. Property owner Sean Hastings refuses to extend the lease because he is at odds with God and the world after a severe stroke of fate. When Megan saves his son from drowning, Hastings relents and agrees to a "trade" that requires Megan to make a great sacrifice and tests her human skills. Megan is faced with a difficult decision.
Acting
Henriette Richter-Röhl commits to nun earnestness like her life depends on it.
Production
Scottish-adjacent estates shot on German TV budget — charmingly ambitious.
Director
Dieter Kehler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rosamunde Pilcher adaptations dominated German TV for decades — this is peak 'Herz und Heimat' comfort programming.
Director Dieter Kehler shot over 30 Pilcher films; he basically built a career on women in cardigans having crises of faith.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
DE
