Other Halves(1984)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: John Laing

Actors: Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Fraser Stephen-Smith, Paul Gittins, John Bach, Clare Clifford, Bruce Purchase, Temuera Morrison, Raymond Reid, Allan Sio

Release date: 1984-10-01

Country of origin: New Zealand

Length: 1h 46m

Ratings:

• 5.1/10