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'Lily Was Here' (original title in Dutch: 'De Kassire', 'The Cashier') is a 1989 Dutch drama film directed by Ben Verbong. One song from the film's soundtrack, performed by Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart, was later released as a single "Lily Was Here".

Plot



Teenager Lily works as a checkout girl at the local supermarket. She becomes pregnant, but before the child is born, the black father is attacked by a gang of thugs and killed. Following his death, she flees to the city, where she soon finds herself under the wings of a pimp, Ted. Escaping Ted, she commences a one-woman spree of thefts, culminating in running from the police and the press. In the end, Lily is forced to choose between freedom and her baby.

Cast



* Marion van Thijn ...Lily

* Thom Hoffman ... Arend

* Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh ... Ted

* Truus te Selle ... Lily's Mother

* Con Meyer ...Sjaak

* Monique van de Ven ...Midwife Conny

* Hans Kesting ... Piccolo

* Kees Hulst ... Emile

* ... Helen

Background



* The film was largely shot in Rotterdam.

* Marion van Thijn is the daughter of former mayor Ed van Thijn of Amsterdam.

* The music for the film was composed by David A. Stewart, former member of the band Eurythmics. A soundtrack album of the same name was also released.

* The title song, "Lily Was Here," reached first place in the Dutch charts and was a hit internationally. Candy Dulfer played the major saxophone pieces on the track.


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