That Night

In 1961 Long Island, 10-year-old Alice Bloom idolizes her troubled 17-year-old neighbor, Sheryl O'Connor. Alice admires the affection Sheryl's father gives her, as hers does not. Sheryl meets Rick, and they become attracted to each other. During a night out, Rick walks Sheryl home, and they share their first kiss. Sheryl's mother disapproves of their relationship, and the neighborhood begins to gossip. Alice continues to help Sheryl and Rick hide their romance, even as Sheryl becomes pregnant. Rick's gang gets into a brawl with the neighbors, and he is sent to jail. Alice runs away, but finds Rick under the boardwalk and they plan to reunite. The film ends with Sheryl leaving for an unwed mother's home, but receiving a postcard from Alice telling her that Sheryl and Rick are doing well on their way to the west coast.