Movie: Lilian's Story

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ruth Cracknell
Ruth Cracknell

Lilian Singer

Barry Otto
Barry Otto

John Singer / Albion Singer

Toni Collette
Toni Collette

Young Lilian Singer

John Flaus
John Flaus

Frank

Susie Lindeman
Susie Lindeman

Jewel

Iris Shand
Iris Shand

Aunt Kitty

Anne-Louise Lambert
Anne-Louise Lambert

Mother

Essie Davis
Essie Davis

Zara

Jeff Truman
Jeff Truman

Head Orderly

Lyle O'Hara
Lyle O'Hara

Esther

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    For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve out a place for herself. As she explores Sydney and the people who live and work around her she sees others looking for love. Lilian shows us it is never too late to change your life and that even unusual choices can bring contentment.

  • Release Date

    1996-05-09

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
  • Tagline

    Everything matters.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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