Lilian's Story (1996)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.354 |
Directed By
Jerzy Domaradzki
Crew
Jerzy Domaradzki
Edie Kurzer
Kate Grenville
Christine King
Diann Wajon
Steve Wright
Roger Ford
Trish Foreman
Danny Burnett
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Laurie Pettinari
Jan Zeigenbein
Peter Townend
Noni Roy
Kerrie Brown
Linda Ray
Tim Jordan
Peter Lawless
Ben Osmo
Lisa Galea
Mark Turnbull
Faith Robinson
Peggy Carter
Rose Dority
Fiona King
Topher Dow
Bin Li
Martin Renwick
Martin Oswin
Robin Gray
Phil Heywood
Cezary Skubiszewski
Slawomir Idziak
Lee Smith
TOP CAST
Ruth Cracknell
Lilian Singer
Barry Otto
John Singer / Albion Singer
Toni Collette
Young Lilian Singer
John Flaus
Frank
Susie Lindeman
Jewel
Iris Shand
Aunt Kitty
Anne-Louise Lambert
Mother
Essie Davis
Zara
Jeff Truman
Head Orderly
Lyle O'Hara
Esther
Kate Agnew
May
Fiona Press
Ruby
Pat Hutchinson
Babs
Fiona Mahl
Alma
Matt Doran
Johnny
David Argue
Spruiker
Anthony Brandon Wong
Transvestite on Bus
Bogdan Koca
Slav Taxi Driver
Tim McGarry
First Bus Driver
Michael Greir
Driver of Kitty's Cab
Kenny Graham
Twister Cab Driver
Marian Dworakowski
Zara's Pimp
Patrick Dickson
Lord Kitchner / Bank Manager
Paul Muirhead
Bank Teller
Mary Regan
Angelique
Rachael Maza Long
Shade
Inga Romantsova
Marge
Morgan Smallbone
F.J. Shroud
Bob Maza
Last Taxi Driver
Jacqueline Kott
Op Shop Owner
Silvio Ofria
Fish Shop Assistant
Tim Page
Business Man
Harry Pavlidis
Constable Sparkman
Peter McAllum
Police Prosecutor
Brian Harrison
Magistrate
Jessie Bullions
Child Lilian
Katie Coogan
Teen Lilian
Rachel Szalay
Inmate One
Kristina Bidenko
Inmate Two
Janet Foye
Inmate Three
Deborah Foster
Inmate Four
Monique Spanbrook
Policewoman #1
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