Housekeeping

Bill Forsyth
1987-11-25

The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.
6.5
116 min

In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up to most people's expectations.

Cast

Name Character Team
Christine Lahti Sylvie Fisher Unowned
Sara Walker Ruth Unowned
Andrea Burchill Lucille Unowned
Anne Pitoniak Aunt Lily Unowned
Barbara Reese Aunt Nona Unowned
Margot Pinvidic Helen Unowned
Bill Smillie Sheriff Unowned
Wayne Robson Principal Unowned
Betty Phillips Mrs. Jardine Unowned
Karen Elizabeth Austin Mrs. Paterson Unowned
Dolores Drake Mrs. Walker Unowned
Georgie Collins Grandmother Unowned
Tonya Tanner Young Ruth Unowned
Leah Penny Young Lucille Unowned
Brian Linds Deputy Sheriff Unowned
Clayton W. Okell Boy on Cliff Unowned
Clay Barton Boy on Cliff Unowned
Erik Richardson Sandy Unowned
Bob Hughes Charlie Unowned
Sheila Paterson Bernice Unowned