Housekeeping
“The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”
1987•PG•1h 56m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Bill Forsyth
Writer
Bill Forsyth
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Christine Lahti
Sylvie Fisher
Sara Walker
Ruth
Andrea Burchill
Lucille
Anne Pitoniak
Aunt Lily
Barbara Reese
Aunt Nona
Margot Pinvidic
Helen
Bill Smillie
Sheriff
Wayne Robson
Principal
Betty Phillips
Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Mrs. Paterson
Dolores Drake
Mrs. Walker
Georgie Collins
Grandmother
Tonya Tanner
Young Ruth
Leah Penny
Young Lucille
Brian Linds
Deputy Sheriff
Production
Company
Columbia Pictures
Producer
Robert F. Colesberry
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