Other Halves (1984)
Other Halves (1984) - Drama Movies 106 minutes. . 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. age difference, monogamy, racism, class conflict, exploring sexuality
Released: Oct 01, 1984
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford, Bruce Purchase, Emma Piper
Crew: Tom Finlayson (Producer), Harley Oliver (Editor), Leon Narbey (Director of Photography), Judith Crozier (Costume Design), Don McGlashan (Original Music Composer), Sue McCauley (Screenplay)