Always wanting to hang out with the older crowd, she meets and falls in love with Chris, a 19-year-old guy who was rejected by his family.
When her recently divorced and overly protective mother, Donna, finds out about their relationship, she is outraged, forbidding her from ever seeing him again.
Holly, upset that her mother doesn't want to give him a chance because of his age, responds furiously when she kicks him out of her yard.
It was initially to be an ABC Afterschool Special and received support from music bands, claiming it could have positive influence.
Variety was exceptionally positive about the film, praising the story, the characters, the cinematography and Talia Shire's acting performance.