Monkey Grip

Monkey Grip

Loving, hurting, caring, fighting, winning, losing, all part of ... Monkey Grip

1982 · 99 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.

Directed by Ken Cameron · Written by Helen Garner

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