Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1950s Quebec, 'The Home for Unwanted Girls' tells the poignant tale of Maggie Hughes, a young English-speaking woman who falls for Gabriel Phénix, a French boy from a neighboring farm. In an era where cultural tensions run high, the couple's fleeting romance leads to an unexpected pregnancy, forcing fifteen-year-old Maggie to make a harrowing decision. Under the weight of her parents' expectations and societal norms, Maggie relinquishes her newborn daughter, Elodie, to an orphanage. In the harrowing corridors of the Quebec orphanage system, Elodie faces a harsh reality. The government's profit-driven motives push a law declaring orphans as mentally ill, bringing in more money for psychiatric institutions than orphanages. Growing up with strength and resilience, Elodie stands tall amidst the suffering imposed upon her by the nuns. Even after her release at seventeen, the world proves vast and challenging. Meanwhile, Maggie, now married and contemplating a new family, can't shake off the shadows of her past. A heartrending choice presents itself when she crosses paths with Gabriel once more. Years of separation have woven the lives of Maggie and Elodie in pain and yearning, leading up to an intense and emotional quest as Maggie determines to reclaim the bond with her daughter that fate had severed. 'The Home for Unwanted Girls' is an evocative journey through the depths of a mother's love and the indomitable spirit of a daughter in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the enduring connection that remains unbreakable, even against the odds.