That Night

Just a note to the above. The 10 year old girl is played by Eliza Dushku not Emily Deschanel.

Please see That Night (1992).

Alice, a ten-year-old girl (Eliza Dushku),has a crush on the 17-year-old wild girl across the street (Julliette Lewis). She leads a three-person cheering section (including minor character Kathryn, played by Katherine Heigl) as the teenager, named Sheryl, falls in love and has forbidden liaisons with a young man from the bowling alley. Eventually, Alice becomes instrumental, in spite of her parents' alarm, in helping the two lovers to resolve the difficulties of their relationship and run away together. In the process Alice herself becomes more mature. Written by Warlen Bassham {wcb@zso.dec.com}

The film is set in the 1960's, the days of rock and roll and a summer of love. Set in the early sixties two young lovers meet, much to their parents and the communities disapproval. Their only friend is a 10 year old girl played by Emily Deschanel who helps them keep the romance going. It is has a strong cast with both Juilette lewis and Eron Otcasek putting in a heart warming performance as the young couple. However its Emily Deschanel who truly shines in this film, and shows promise for the future. This a heart warming film which will remind some of Greece but without the singing. It is based on the book,and is a true story. That Night I loved this film and it will make you laugh and cry. This film is a must see.