Other Halves 1984

A Dangerous Love Story

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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.

Release Date 1984-10-01
Runtime 1h 46m
Directors Leon Narbey, John Laing
Producer Tom Finlayson
Writer Sue McCauley