Other Halves (1984)
A Dangerous Love Story
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.
Director: John Laing
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: October 1, 1984
Cast
- Lisa Harrow - Liz
- Mark Pilisi - Tug
- Paul Gittins - Ken
- Clare Clifford - Aileen
- Bruce Purchase - Irwin
- Emma Piper - Audrey
- Temuera Morrison - Tony
- Fraser Stephen-Smith - Michael
- Alison Routledge - Paula
- Nathaniel Lees - Court clerk
Screenplay
- Sue McCauley (Screenplay)
Music: Don McGlashan
Cinematography: Leon Narbey
Editing: Harley Oliver
Production: Finlayson-Hill Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
age difference, monogamy, racism, class conflict, exploring sexuality
More Films by Director: John Laing
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Other Halves about?
- 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.
- Who directed Other Halves?
- Other Halves was directed by John Laing.
- Who stars in Other Halves?
- Other Halves stars Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford, Bruce Purchase, Emma Piper.
- How long is Other Halves?
- Other Halves has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Other Halves?
- Other Halves is a Drama film.
- Where was Other Halves produced?
- Other Halves was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Other Halves?
- The themes of Other Halves include: Social Commentary and Reflection.