Enthusiasts of wartime dramas will be delighted to discover a film adapted from a tear-jerking novel is now available to watch without charge. Initially launched in 1998, the picture chronicles William Beech, a displaced child who goes to stay with Tom Oakley, a recluse residing in a countryside English settlement. Following his escape from a violent household, he discovers how to experience affection once more. Seasoned performer John Thaw features in the production and received acclaim for