Lilian's Story
May 09 1996
•2h 34m
•Drama
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.
Cast
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Ruth Cracknell
Lilian Singer
Barry Otto
John Singer / Albion Singer
Toni Collette
Young Lilian Singer
John Flaus
Frank
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