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"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.

Top Cast

  • Lisa Harrow

    Lisa Harrow

    Liz

  • Mark Pilisi

    Mark Pilisi

    Tug

  • Paul Gittins

    Paul Gittins

    Ken

  • Clare Clifford

    Clare Clifford

    Aileen

  • Bruce Purchase

    Bruce Purchase

    Irwin

  • Emma Piper

    Emma Piper

    Audrey

  • Temuera Morrison

    Temuera Morrison

    Tony

  • Fraser Stephen-Smith

    Fraser Stephen-Smith

    Michael

  • Alison Routledge

    Alison Routledge

    Paula

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.

Rating

7.7 / 10
3 Reviews
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