The World of Jennie G.

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Fleeing from painful memories in Scotland, Jennie and Alick Gilchrist seek a fresh start on the coast of Maine. Alick immerses himself in boat building, while Jennie finds work teaching the affluent MacKenzie children. Despite their efforts to establish a new life, Jennie's true desire is to save enough money to return to England, creating tension between their aspirations and the reality of their new surroundings.