Other Halves (1984)

Drama

A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.

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age difference monogamy racism class conflict exploring sexuality

FACTS

Runtime: 106 mins Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: A Dangerous Love Story

Cast

Judy McIntosh

Nurse

Temuera Morrison

Tony

Bruce Purchase

Irwin

John Bach

Jim

Nathaniel Lees

Court clerk

Alison Routledge

Paula

Lisa Harrow

Liz

Clare Clifford

Aileen