Lilian's Story (1996)

Everything matters.

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 (59)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ruth Cracknell

Lilian Singer

Barry Otto

John Singer / Albion Singer

Toni Collette

Young Lilian Singer

John Flaus

Frank

Susie Lindeman

Jewel

I

Iris Shand

Aunt Kitty

Anne-Louise Lambert

Mother

Essie Davis

Zara

Jeff Truman

Head Orderly

L

Lyle O'Hara

Esther

K

Kate Agnew

May

Fiona Press

Ruby

P

Pat Hutchinson

Babs

F

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

M

Michael Greir

Driver of Kitty's Cab

Kenny Graham

Twister Cab Driver

M

Marian Dworakowski

Zara's Pimp

Patrick Dickson

Lord Kitchner / Bank Manager

P

Paul Muirhead

Bank Teller

M

Mary Regan

Angelique

Rachael Maza Long

Shade

I

Inga Romantsova

Marge

Morgan Smallbone

F.J. Shroud

B

Bob Maza

Last Taxi Driver

J

Jacqueline Kott

Op Shop Owner

S

Silvio Ofria

Fish Shop Assistant

T

Tim Page

Business Man

Harry Pavlidis

Constable Sparkman

P

Peter McAllum

Police Prosecutor

B

Brian Harrison

Magistrate

J

Jessie Bullions

Child Lilian

K

Katie Coogan

Teen Lilian

R

Rachel Szalay

Inmate One

K

Kristina Bidenko

Inmate Two

J

Janet Foye

Inmate Three

D

Deborah Foster

Inmate Four

M

Monique Spanbrook

Policewoman #1

G

Gemma Stubbs

Older Baby Mary

C

Chloe Stubbs

Older Baby Mary

T

Taylah Young

Baby Mary

C

Carlie Young

Baby Mary

B

Brian M. Logan

Constable Lush

S

Scott Bowie

Young Policeman

P

Paul Wilson

Older Policeman

J

Jason Marty

Man Questioned For Love

N

Nibbs Davis

Bank Customer

B

Benjamin Robinson

Baby John

M

Mitchell Robinson

Baby John

J

Jens Dowling

Male Taxi Passenger

K

Kate Dowling

Female Taxi Passenger

L

Libby Arnall

Female Bus Passenger

A

Anthony Adams

Shopper in window in final scene (uncredited)

B

Barbara Baker

Tourist (uncredited)

Maggie Kirkpatrick

(uncredited)

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