My Daddy Long Legs(1990)

My Daddy Long Legs is a series following Judy Abbott, a 17-year-old orphan in New York who receives a life-changing college scholarship and monthly allowance from a mysterious benefactor. Convinced she has potential as a writer, her unknown patron sets one unusual condition: she must write him monthly letters addressed to the pseudonym "Mr. John Smith," though he promises never to reply. As Judy navigates university life and her literary ambitions, she becomes increasingly curious about the identity of her enigmatic sponsor. The arrangement sets the stage for a slow-burn romance and self-discovery, blending coming-of-age drama with the intrigue of an anonymous relationship that will ultimately transform both their lives.