Robyn Laliberté

Rosy is a 25-year-old bank teller who ‘aged out’ of the foster care system at 18 and has since managed to build a solid yet unspectacular life for herself. Desperate to fill that parental void, she seeks out an online service that connects older adults looking for adult surrogate children. In turn, this takes Rosy on a surreal journey to find that familial love she has long been searching for.

The story goes that girls fleeing abuse and despair can find refuge in the Maidenswood at the edge of town, where they transform into the forest. Reeling from the return of her abusive father, Diana begins to hear the Maidenswood's call.

Unbroken Ties exposes the harsh realities of foster care. For many, the system is a nightmare—filled with trauma no child should endure. Protecting younger siblings became a mission then, and now that mission continues through this deeply personal documentary. It sheds light on the abuse countless children still face, not because they are the problem but because their environment has failed them. Yet, amidst the pain, there is hope. Through archival footage and interviews, Unbroken Ties explores resilience, chosen families, and the transformative power of love beyond blood.