Una joven maltratada por su padre acaba siendo internada injustamente por éste en una institución mental, donde permanecerá cuarenta años, fecha en la que saldrá para incorporarse a la sociedad.

For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve out a place for herself. As she explores Sydney and the people who live and work around her she sees others looking for love. Lilian shows us it is never too late to change your life and that even unusual choices can bring contentment.