
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.
Other Halves was directed by John Laing.
Other Halves holds an average rating of 7.7/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Other Halves runs for 1h 46min, and was released in 1984.
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