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Lilies

1997·Movie·15·96 min·★ 8.1(63)

“Great Passion and Tragic Betrayal”

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.

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Where is Lilies streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesStrand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Xumo PlayAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Germany Neue Visionen Plus Amazon ChannelMagentaTV, Videoload
France—Orange VOD, Sooner

About Lilies

Lilies is a 1997 English-language drama and romance film directed by John Greyson. The cast is led by Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings.

Lilies was produced by Galafilm, Alliance Films, and Triptych Media and made in Canada. It was released on January 29, 1997, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
John Greyson
Writers
Michel Marc Bouchard
Release date
January 29, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
Canada
Budget
$2 million
Production
Galafilm, Alliance Films, Triptych Media
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Lilies cast & crew

Lilies was directed by John Greyson and written by Michel Marc Bouchard.

The cast features Brent Carver as Countess De Tilly, Marcel Sabourin as The Bishop, Aubert Pallascio as Older Simon, Jason Cadieux as Young Simon, Matthew Ferguson as Young Bilodeau, and Danny Gilmore as Vallier.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Daniel Jobin, and it was produced by Robin Cass and Arnie Gelbart.

Is Lilies worth watching?

Lilies holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 63 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Lilies is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Lilies

Brent Carver

Brent Carver

Countess De Tilly

Marcel Sabourin

Marcel Sabourin

The Bishop

Aubert Pallascio

Aubert Pallascio

Older Simon

Jason Cadieux

Jason Cadieux

Young Simon

Matthew Ferguson

Matthew Ferguson

Young Bilodeau

Danny Gilmore

Danny Gilmore

Vallier

Ian D. Clark

Ian D. Clark

Chaplain / Father Saint Michel

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Timothée

Robert Lalonde

Robert Lalonde

The Baron

Rémy Girard

Rémy Girard

The Baroness

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Alexander Chapman

Lydie-Anne

John Dunn-Hill

John Dunn-Hill

Warden

Lilies — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Lilies in India?

Lilies is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Lilies in the US?

In the US, Lilies is streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Xumo Play, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Lilies in?

Lilies is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Lilies?

Lilies runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

▸What is Lilies rated?

Lilies is rated 15. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 63 ratings.

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