Manny Singer's (Ray Liotta) wife has just died, and his daughter Molly (Tina) has become withdrawn and won't speak. Manny hires a housekeeper Corrina (Whoopi Goldberg), who quickly befriends Molly and makes her forget her sadness. A romance grows between Manny and Corrina, a big deal to many in the Fifties. It's an old subject, and handled in an usually boring way, devoid of surprises. I was also bothered by the jarring mixing of comedy to the rather serious drama, as the humor is quite childish and doesn't fit in.

Tina however is at her best and adorablest. While sullen and silent in beginning, she soon turns into a girl who's frequently very happy indeed, with huge, very cute smiles. Tina's role is large, and gives her more opportunities at real acting than do most child roles.