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The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life. - Housekeeping
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Title: Housekeeping

Release Date: 25 Nov 1987

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.576 (46 votes)

Cast

  • Sylvie Fisher: Christine Lahti
  • Ruth: Sara Walker
  • Lucille: Andrea Burchill
  • Aunt Lily: Anne Pitoniak
  • Aunt Nona: Barbara Reese
  • Helen: Margot Pinvidic
  • Sheriff: Bill Smillie
  • Principal: Wayne Robson
  • Mrs. Jardine: Betty Phillips
  • Mrs. Paterson: Karen Elizabeth Austin
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