"Sybylla Melvyn struggles with the conflicts that we all have between ambition, family, love, and guilt in a most remarkable manner. Sybylla grows to understand that life is a series of trade-offs, and that no one can have it all, and that no one can please everyone. Simple yet universal themes told with charm, wit, and a vulnerability that allows us to get right inside of her character and to understand her."--Internet Movie Database.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1979. Based on the novel by Miles Franklin. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Extras: Disc 1. Audio commentary with director Gillian Armstrong ; Theatrical trailers -- Disc 2. Interview with director Gillian Armstrong ; interview with producer Margaret Fink ; Cannes Film Festival premiere featuring star Judy David, director Gillian Armstrong and producer Margaret Fink ; The Miles Franklin story ; Poster & still gallery ; Teacher's study guide (DVD-ROM).