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Monkey Grip (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Ken Cameron
Writer: Helen Garner, Ken Cameron
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Pavilion Films
Genre: Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards:
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Keywords
Keywords: australia, based on true story, divorce, divorced mother
Story
Nora, a single mother living in Melbourne, strives to maintain her artistic lifestyle with friends who are writers, actors, and musicians. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes involved in a passionate affair with a heroin addict. This relationship challenges Nora's ability to keep her life under control as she also tries to navigate co-parenting her daughter and pursuing a career in the music industry.
Summary
Directed by Ken Cameron, 'Monkey Grip' is a frank portrayal of a divorced mother's experiences over the course of a year. The film explores themes of love, addiction, and self-discovery within Melbourne's vibrant arts scene during the 1980s.
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