Lilian's Story (1997)

  • NR
  • 09/25/1997 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 34m

Everything matters.

Overview

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.

Jerzy Domaradzki

Director

Steve Wright

Writer

Kate Grenville

Novel

Cast

Ruth Cracknell's headshot

Ruth Cracknell

Lilian Singer
Barry Otto's headshot

Barry Otto

John Singer / Albion Singer
Toni Collette's headshot

Toni Collette

Young Lilian Singer
John Flaus's headshot

John Flaus

Frank
Susie Lindeman's headshot

Susie Lindeman

Jewel
Iris Shand's headshot

Iris Shand

Aunt Kitty
Anne-Louise Lambert's headshot

Anne-Louise Lambert

Mother
Essie Davis's headshot

Essie Davis

Zara

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