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1989 · 103 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Family, TV Movie

During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.

Directed by Piers Haggard

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