Other Halves (1984)
7.5
/10 By 2 Votes
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.
Release Date : October 1, 1984
Runtime : 106m
Genre : Drama
Companies : Finlayson-Hill Productions
Countries : New Zealand
Keywords : age difference, monogamy, racism, class conflict, exploring sexuality
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