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Lilian's Story

Everything matters.

4.4

1996•1h 34m

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.

Production

Production

Cast

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Ruth Cracknell

Lilian Singer

Photo of Barry Otto

Barry Otto

John Singer / Albion Singer

Photo of Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Young Lilian Singer

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John Flaus

Frank

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Susie Lindeman

Jewel

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Anne-Louise Lambert

Mother

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Essie Davis

Zara

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Jeff Truman

Head Orderly

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Fiona Press

Ruby

Photo of Matt Doran

Matt Doran

Johnny

Photo of David Argue

David Argue

Spruiker

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Anthony Brandon Wong

Transvestite on Bus

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Bogdan Koca

Slav Taxi Driver

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Tim McGarry

First Bus Driver

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Kenny Graham

Twister Cab Driver

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Patrick Dickson

Lord Kitchner / Bank Manager

Photo of Rachael Maza Long

Rachael Maza Long

Shade

Photo of Morgan Smallbone

Morgan Smallbone

F.J. Shroud

Photo of Harry Pavlidis

Harry Pavlidis

Constable Sparkman

Photo of Maggie Kirkpatrick

Maggie Kirkpatrick

(uncredited)

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