age difference,monogamy,racism,class conflict,exploring sexuality

Other Halves (1984)

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A Dangerous Love Story

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Laing
  • Profile picture of Lisa Harrow
    Liz Lisa Harrow
  • Profile picture of Paul Gittins
    Ken Paul Gittins
  • Profile picture of Clare Clifford
    Aileen Clare Clifford
  • Profile picture of Bruce Purchase
    Irwin Bruce Purchase
  • Profile picture of Temuera Morrison
    Tony Temuera Morrison
  • Profile picture of Alison Routledge
    Paula Alison Routledge
  • Profile picture of Nathaniel Lees
    Court clerk Nathaniel Lees
  • Profile picture of David Weatherley
    Judge David Weatherley

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Keywords

  • age difference
  • monogamy
  • racism
  • class conflict
  • exploring sexuality