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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lisa HarrowLiz | Liz |
| MMark PilisiTug | Tug |
 Paul GittinsKen | Ken |
 Clare CliffordAileen | Aileen |
 Bruce PurchaseIrwin | Irwin |
| EEmma PiperAudrey | Audrey |
 Temuera MorrisonTony | Tony |
| FFraser Stephen-SmithMichael | Michael |
 Alison RoutledgePaula | Paula |
 Nathaniel LeesCourt clerk | Court clerk |
 David WeatherleyJudge | Judge |
| SStephen TozerLawyer | Lawyer |
 Yvonne LawleyAlice | Alice |
 John BachJim | Jim |
 Grant TillyDr. Wray | Dr. Wray |
| RRaymond ReidBilly | Billy |
| AAllan SioMax | Max |
| OOlaf UlbergBones | Bones |
 Roy BillingHarry Daniels | Harry Daniels |
 Judy McIntoshNurse | Nurse |