A destitute widow persuades her four children to go into hiding in her parents' attic until she can find the means to support them. However, as she moves on with her life, she begins to neglect the youngsters, leaving them open to horrific abuse at the hands of their grandmother. Drama based on VC Andrews' novel, starring Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn.

After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.