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Lilian's Story (1996)

94 min  -  Drama  -   25 September 1998 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Jerzy Domaradzki

Writers:

Steve Wright (screenplay), Kate Grenville (novel)

Stars:

Ruth Cracknell, Barry Otto and Toni Collette
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ruth Cracknell Ruth Cracknell ...
Lilian Singer
Barry Otto Barry Otto ...
John Singer
Toni Collette ...
Young Lilian Singer
John Flaus John Flaus ...
Frank
Jeff Truman ...
Head Orderly
Lyle O'Hara Lyle O'Hara ...
Esther
Kate Agnew Kate Agnew ...
May
Fiona Press Fiona Press ...
Ruby
Pat Hutchinson Pat Hutchinson ...
Babs
Rachel Szalay Rachel Szalay ...
Inmate One
Kris Bidenko Kris Bidenko ...
Inmate Two
Janet Foye Janet Foye ...
Inmate Three
Deborah Foster Deborah Foster ...
Inmate Four
Iris Shand Iris Shand ...
Aunt Kitty
Michael Greir Michael Greir ...
Driver of Kitty's Cab
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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Australia | Mental Illness | Based On Novel | Independent Film

Taglines:

Everything matters

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Historia Liliany See more »

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,220 (USA) (28 March 1999) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$1,220 (USA) (28 March 1999)
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Company Credits

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Based loosely on the life of legendary eccentric Bea Miles, who recited Shakespeare for a dollar on the streets of Sydney and rode taxis for a sonnet. See more »