The Words

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

A disturbed and institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.

A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer.