Based on the book by Patrica St. John this beautiful, and moving film is ideal for children but is also delightful entertainment for everyone.

Philip and Ruth are staying with their rather strict aunt whilst their parents are abroad. Ruth is impetuous and outspoken and often gets them both into trouble of one kind or another.

Building a secret hideout in the woods, the children meet Terry, a gypsy boy, who shares the Secret of the forest with them.


The sickness and death of Terry, after falling from a tree causes Ruth to ask many challenging questions of her wise friend. Mr Tandy, a local shepherd.