Released:
1984-10-01

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Lisa Harrow
  as
  Liz
• 
  Mark Pilisi
  as
  Tug
• 
  Paul Gittins
  as
  Ken
• 
  Clare Clifford
  as
  Aileen
• 
  Bruce Purchase
  as
  Irwin