Lilian's Story is a 1996 Australian film based on a 1985 novel by Australian author Kate Grenville, which was inspired by the life of Bea Miles, a famous Sydney nonconformist."Lilian's Story" at Kate Grenville's website. Retrieved 13 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012 The film stars Ruth Cracknell and Toni Collette as Lilian and her younger self, respectively, alongside Barry Otto. Cracknell had been a Shakespearean actress of the stage for many years.
Plot
Lilian Singer spent 40 years imprisoned by her father. Her aunt Kitty and brother John secured her release. Lilian set out to find her place in the world, amidst the urban sprawl of Sydney. Through her back story, we learn how Lilian’s current circumstances came about.
Cast
Toni Collette as Young Lilian Singer Ruth Cracknell as Lilian Singer Barry Otto as John Singer Anne-Louise Lambert as Mother John Flaus as Frank Essie Davis as Zara Matt Doran as Johnny Jeff Truman as Head Orderly Kate Agnew as May Fiona Press as Ruby Susie Lindeman as Jewel Fiona Mahl as Alma Rachael Maza as Shade Bob Maza as Last TaxI Driver David Argue as Spruiker Maggie Kirkpatrick Rachel Szalay as Inmate 1 Jacqueline Kott as Op Shop OwnerIMDb Retrieved 9 January 2024.
Reception Variety review of the picture commended the acting and called it "a touching saga of an eccentric but tenacious woman who’s haunted by demons from her troubled past."David Stratton, "Review: 'Lilian’s Story'" 10 March 1996.
Toni Collette won the Australian Film Institute award for supporting actress for her performance as the young Lilian in this film;John Hartl, "`Lilian's Story,' a favorite at film festival, goes to tape", Seattle Times, 9 June 2000. the film was also nominated for best score.
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References
External links
Lilian's Story at Oz Movies