

Housekeeping
The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.
Comedy
Drama
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1987-11-25
Runtime:
1h 56m
Director:
Bill Forsyth
Writer:
Bill Forsyth
Top 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
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