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Housekeeping

1987-11-25 · 116 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Bill Forsyth
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,083,282

Top Cast

Christine LahtiChristine LahtiSylvie Fisher
Sara WalkerRuth
Andrea BurchillLucille
Anne PitoniakAnne PitoniakAunt Lily
Barbara ReeseAunt Nona
Margot PinvidicMargot PinvidicHelen
Bill SmillieSheriff
Wayne RobsonWayne RobsonPrincipal
Betty PhillipsBetty PhillipsMrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth AustinKaren Elizabeth AustinMrs. Paterson
Dolores DrakeDolores DrakeMrs. Walker
Georgie CollinsGrandmother
Tonya TannerYoung Ruth
Leah PennyYoung Lucille
Brian LindsDeputy Sheriff
Clayton W. OkellBoy on Cliff
Clay BartonBoy on Cliff
Erik RichardsonSandy
Bob HughesCharlie
Sheila PatersonSheila PatersonBernice

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