In early 20th century England, a young and unusually solitary girl named Mary Lennox is sent to live with her strict and distant uncle, Mr. Craven, in a gloomy mansion located in the countryside. Having grown up in India, Mary faces a world that feels foreign and hostile. Her life dramatically changes when she discovers a secret that has been hidden for years: an abandoned garden, overgrown with weeds and memories, that her uncle has locked away in order to forget it.
Driven by her curiosity and a desire to make friends, Mary begins to restore the garden, working alongside a boy named Dickon, who has a special gift with animals and nature. With his help, Mary also discovers that her cousin, Colin, a sickly and isolated boy who lives in the same mansion, is suffering in silence. Determined to overcome her own sadness, Mary brings Colin to the secret garden, where the flowers and the magic of life begin to blossom. Through their friendship, the three children learn to face their fears, find beauty in life, and attain the emotional healing they so desperately need.
The film is a beautiful tale of friendship, hope, and the transformative power of nature, taking us on a journey where pain becomes growth and isolation turns into connection. With each petal that blooms, a lesson about the resilience of the human spirit is unveiled.