In 1979, he opened his home to nine little girls who others had neglected — 46 years later, their lives tell an unexpected story

Sometimes, a single moment can change a whole life. For Richard Morel, it all started with a rainy night, a promise made to his wife and nine cribs lined up in a small orphanage. That night, he made a decision that seemed impossible... and which would transform the destiny of nine children.

A life-changing promise

In the late 1970s, Richard went through a particularly dark period.

After losing his wife some time earlier, he lives in a house that has become too big and too quiet.