The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie
2002 Movie
A coming-of-age story about Charlie, a troubled boy who spends his summer working as a handyman for Mrs. Ritchie, an elderly woman who has had an unfortunate life. Through his time with Mrs. Ritchie and his work in her magical garden, Charlie comes to terms with a terrible secret that is the cause of his family’s unhappiness. Based on writer-director Paul Johansson’s own experiences.