Lilies
1997, English. Directed by John Greyson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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8.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Lilies is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- John GreysonDirector
- 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
- Alexander ChapmanLydie-Anne
- John Dunn-HillWarden
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1997
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Michel Marc Bouchard
- Budget
- $1.6M
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What Lilies is based on
Lilies is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Lilies: quick answers
Is Lilies worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lilies?
Lilies runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Lilies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lilies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lilies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Lilies yet.
Which OTT platform is Lilies on?
Lilies is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lilies?
If you liked Lilies, try My Policeman, Maurice, Behind the Candelabra.
Who directed Lilies?
Lilies (1997) was directed by John Greyson and stars Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio.
What is Lilies based on?
Lilies is adapted from a play or musical.