Monkey Grip(1982)

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

Monkey Grip is an Australian drama following Nora, a single mother and aspiring artist navigating life among Melbourne's creative community of writers, actors and musicians. When she becomes involved in an intense romance with a heroin addict, Nora finds herself caught between her artistic ambitions and the emotional demands of loving someone battling addiction. As the relationship deepens, she struggles to maintain control of her own life and protect her independence. The film captures the tension between personal desire and responsibility, exploring how love can both inspire and destabilize us. Set against Melbourne's bohemian cultural scene, Monkey Grip examines the costs of passion and the difficult choices women face when caught between their own dreams and someone else's demons.