After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
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| Writing | William Hanley | Teleplay |
| Writing | Maria Nation | Teleplay |
| Directing | John Erman | Director |
| Writing | Kaye Gibbons | Novel |