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Other Halves

A Dangerous Love Story

7.7(3)19841h 46m1

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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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • age difference
  • monogamy
  • racism
  • class conflict
  • exploring sexuality

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Behind the camera

Director

John Laing

Produced in

New Zealand

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Release dates

  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalR1 Oct 1984

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Other Halves was released on 1 October 1984.

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