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.

Released Oct. 1, 1984 106 min 17+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: tmdb.age-difference, tmdb.racism, tmdb.exploring-sexuality, tmdb.monogamy, tmdb.class-conflict, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.independent-film, imdb.boy

Production Companies: Finlayson-Hill Productions

Country: New Zealand
Production Country: New Zealand
Languages: English