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Other Halves (1984)

Other Halves (1984)

Drama

A Dangerous Love Story

Release Date: 1984, October 1
Directors: John Laing
Countries: New Zealand
Production: Finlayson-Hill Productions
Cast: Temuera Morrison, John Bach, David Weatherley, Nathaniel Lees, Judy McIntosh, Roy Billing, Grant Tilly, Bruce Purchase, Emma Piper, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford, Alison Routledge

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.

Keywords:

racism age difference exploring sexuality class conflict monogamy