Lilian's Story (1996)

05/09/1996 (AU) • 1h 34m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ruth Cracknell

Lilian Singer

Barry Otto

John Singer / Albion Singer

Toni Collette

Young Lilian Singer

Iris Shand

Aunt Kitty

Jeff Truman

Head Orderly


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

daughter

asylum

father

tragedy

eccentric

choice

insane

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