After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather Öhi, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's kindness may be able to open his heart. Together with the shepherd Peter and invalid Klara, she has lots of adventures.
Episodes
52
Aired
Winter 1974
Score
7.2
Popularity
#2915
Classic LiteratureRuralForeignKidsFemale ProtagonistHistoricalPrimarily Child CastComing of Age
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