The 1985 adaptation of "Anne of Green Gables" faithfully retells the story of Anne Shirley, a spirited and imaginative young orphan who finds a new home on Prince Edward Island with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The two-part adaptation covers the essential narrative arcs, including Anne's arrival at Green Gables, her experiences at Avonlea School, and her relationships with the Cuthberts and her peers.