Ah, yes the 1-line summary is what I would describe the film.
Considering the U.S. child pornography laws, I'm surprised U.S. government has let this movie to be produced.
Looks like the Louis Malle had the guts to make a movie that has nude scene of a young girl named Brooke Shields.
Perhaps that is why this movie must be significant.
It's not surprising to see a lot of reviewers bashing this movie because of the nudity scene.