Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel, Little Men follows the character of Jo Bhaer who runs the Plumfield School for young orphaned boys with her husband. Jo is practical, charitable and idealistic, while her husband guides the boys with strict principles and good humor. The little men lead them on a merry chase that sometimes strains their compassion, but in the end, honesty and goodness between the adults and children wins the day.