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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.
Keywords
age difference
monogamy
racism
class conflict
exploring sexuality
Casts

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

David Weatherley
Judge
Stephen Tozer
Lawyer
Yvonne Lawley
Alice

John Bach
Jim

Grant Tilly
Dr. Wray
Raymond Reid
Billy
Allan Sio
Max
Olaf Ulberg
Bones

Roy Billing
Harry Daniels

Judy McIntosh
Nurse
Crews
Tom Finlayson
Producer
Robert Gillies
Production Design
Judith Crozier
Costume Design
Don McGlashan
Original Music Composer
Sue McCauley
Screenplay
Leon Narbey
Director of Photography
Harley Oliver
Editor

John Laing
Director
Backdrops & Posters
