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.
05-09-1996
1h 34m
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Director:
Jerzy Domaradzki
Production:
Movieco Australia, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation
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