TMDb Rating
7.5/10
2 verified votes
Other Halves (1984)
Drama
106 min
"A Dangerous Love Story"
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
DramaJohn LaingLisa HarrowMark Pilisi1984
Director
John Laing
Top Cast
Lisa HarrowMark PilisiPaul GittinsClare CliffordBruce Purchase
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