Lilian's Story

Synopsis

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.

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