Other Halves

Other Halves

1984
1h 46m
7.7

7.7/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"A Dangerous Love Story"

Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Finlayson-Hill Productions
Production Countries
New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

age difference monogamy racism class conflict exploring sexuality

Quick Facts

Release Date October 1, 1984
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0087856

Cast

Lisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow

Liz

Mark Pilisi
Mark Pilisi

Tug

Paul Gittins
Paul Gittins

Ken

Clare Clifford
Clare Clifford

Aileen

Bruce Purchase
Bruce Purchase

Irwin

Emma Piper
Emma Piper

Audrey

Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison

Tony

Fraser Stephen-Smith
Fraser Stephen-Smith

Michael

Alison Routledge
Alison Routledge

Paula

Nathaniel Lees
Nathaniel Lees

Court clerk

David Weatherley
David Weatherley

Judge

Stephen Tozer
Stephen Tozer

Lawyer

Key Crew

Tom Finlayson
Producer
Sue McCauley
Screenplay
John Laing
Director