Lilies
Seen it?1997 | 96 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Behind the Candelabra or Maurice, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues), warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a prison to hear the confession of Simon, a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. However, once there, Bilodeau finds himself forced to watch a play put on by Simon and the other inmates depicting the two men's youths. As the play progresses, the tragic truth of Simon's crime comes to light.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$302K worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Greyson
- Brent CarverCountess De Tilly
- Marcel SabourinThe Bishop
- Aubert PallascioOlder Simon
- Jason CadieuxYoung Simon
- Matthew FergusonYoung Bilodeau
- Danny GilmoreVallier
- Ian D. ClarkChaplain / Father Saint Michel
- Gary FarmerTimothée
- Robert LalondeThe Baron
- Rémy GirardThe Baroness