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Other Halves (1984)

1984-10-01 · 1h 46m · EN
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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.

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John LaingDirector

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Lisa HarrowLisa HarrowLizMark PilisiMark PilisiTugPaul GittinsPaul GittinsKenClare CliffordClare CliffordAileenBruce PurchaseBruce PurchaseIrwinEmma PiperEmma PiperAudreyTemuera MorrisonTemuera MorrisonTonyFraser Stephen-SmithFraser Stephen-SmithMichaelAlison RoutledgeAlison RoutledgePaulaNathaniel LeesNathaniel LeesCourt clerkDavid WeatherleyDavid WeatherleyJudgeStephen TozerStephen TozerLawyer

Keywords

RacismAge differenceClass conflictExploring sexualityMonogamy

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityRacism · Age Difference · Class ConflictDialogue densityDramaDirector preference243563Actor preference21323 · 21328 · 97121Country preferenceNz

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What is Other Halves about?

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.

How long is Other Halves?

Other Halves has a runtime of 106 minutes.