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

1984-10-01

Genres

Drama

Runtime

106 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sue McCauley, John Laing

TMDB rating

7.7/10 from 3 votes