Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March grow up in 19th-century New England during the American Civil War. Their father is away in the war and life is not easy for them. Each sister has a dream: Meg wants to get married and have her own family. Jo wants to become a famous writer and Amy wants to become an artist. Beth loves playing the piano.
What happens when Jo meets Laurie, the boy next door? How does Meg find love? Who gives Betty a beautiful new piano? What is the Christmas surprise?