Lilies(1997)
Great Passion and Tragic Betrayal
Lilies Synopsis
1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a prison to hear the confession of Simon, a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. However, once there, Bilodeau finds himself forced to watch a play put on by Simon and the other inmates depicting the two men's youths. As the play progresses, the tragic truth of Simon's crime comes to light.
Lilies (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by John Greyson, released on January 29, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio and Jason Cadieux. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- John Greyson
- Writers:
- Michel Marc Bouchard, Linda Gaboriau, Michel Marc Bouchard
- Producers:
- Robin Cass, Anna Stratton, Arnie Gelbart
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Jobin
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Galafilm, Alliance Films, Triptych Media
- Budget:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Lilies (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lilies before you stream it.
Lilies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brent Carver
as Countess De Tilly
Marcel Sabourin
as The Bishop
Aubert Pallascio
as Older Simon
Jason Cadieux
as Young Simon
Matthew Ferguson
as Young Bilodeau
Danny Gilmore
as Vallier
Ian D. Clark
as Chaplain / Father Saint Michel
Gary Farmer
as Timothée
Robert Lalonde
as The Baron
Rémy Girard
as The Baroness
- Alexander Chapman
Alexander Chapman
as Lydie-Anne
John Dunn-Hill
as Warden
Key crew
Directed by John Greyson, written by Michel Marc Bouchard, Linda Gaboriau and Michel Marc Bouchard, produced by Robin Cass, Anna Stratton and Arnie Gelbart.
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Lilies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 61 ratings.
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Lilies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lilies online?
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Lilies (1997) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lilies?
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The main cast of Lilies (1997) includes Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio, Jason Cadieux and Matthew Ferguson. The film was directed by John Greyson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lilies released?
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Lilies was released on January 29, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Lilies worth watching?
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Lilies (1997) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lilies?
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Yes. The official Lilies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.