In a 1960s research facility, a mute janitor forms a relationship with an aquatic creature.

An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community.

A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.