Lillies

Director: John Greyson
Writer: Michael Marc Bouchard
Cast: Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio, Jason Cadieux, Matthew Ferguson, Danny Gilmour, Alexander Chapman
Co-Producer: Galafilm (Québec)
World Sales: Alliance Independent Films
Canada: Alliance Releasing

Synopsis

In 1952, a Bishop visits a penitentiary to hear a dying man’s last confession. Once inside, he is locked in the confessional with the ailing Simon, a childhood friend. The inmates transform the altar into a stage and enact a tale that is familiar to both men. As the action moves between the crude prison setting and the actual events of 1912, the play reveals aspects of the Bishop’s life that have been hidden for forty years when the truth about one man’s betrayal and another’s revenge is exposed.

Reviews

“So many reasons to see the darkly hopeful Canadian film Falling Angels — a terrific unknown cast showcased in subtle close-ups, and a quirky literary script largely free of cliche.”
– Michael Booth, DENVER POST

“It’s the attention to small details that makes the characters so believable, especially in the way Smith delivers their sentiments: in quiet, personal moments.”
– Marta Barber, MIAMI HERALD

“…a darkly comic gem”
– MACLEAN’S

Festivals & Awards

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada’s Top Ten • Thessaloniki International Film Festival • Nanaimo inFEST Film Festival, Silvie Award – Scott Smith • Sudbury Cinéfest, Best Ontario Film • DGC Awards, 2 Nominations • Genie Awards, Production Design, Original Song and 4 Nominations • Leo Awards Director and Screenplay (WINNER), Best Lead Actor (Nomination) • Commonwealth Film Festival • Karlovy Vary International Film Festival