Lilian's Story(1996)
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Lilian's Story Synopsis
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.
Lilian's Story (1996) is a drama film directed by Jerzy Domaradzki, released on May 9, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ruth Cracknell, Barry Otto, Toni Collette and John Flaus. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerzy Domaradzki
- Writers:
- Kate Grenville, Steve Wright
- Cinematographer:
- Sławomir Idziak
- Composer:
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- Production:
- Movieco Australia, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Lilian's Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Cracknell
as Lilian Singer
Barry Otto
as John Singer / Albion Singer
Toni Collette
as Young Lilian Singer
John Flaus
as Frank
Susie Lindeman
as Jewel
- Iris Shand
Iris Shand
as Aunt Kitty
Anne-Louise Lambert
as Mother
Essie Davis
as Zara
Jeff Truman
as Head Orderly
- Lyle O'Hara
Lyle O'Hara
as Esther
- Kate Agnew
Kate Agnew
as May
Fiona Press
as Ruby
Key crew
Directed by Jerzy Domaradzki, written by Kate Grenville and Steve Wright.
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Lilian's Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Lilian's Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lilian's Story online?
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Lilian's Story (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lilian's Story?
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The main cast of Lilian's Story (1996) includes Ruth Cracknell, Barry Otto, Toni Collette, John Flaus and Susie Lindeman. The film was directed by Jerzy Domaradzki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lilian's Story released?
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Lilian's Story was released on May 9, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Lilian's Story worth watching?
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Lilian's Story (1996) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.