Where the Lilies Bloom

A well told tale that enthralled my daughter who recommended it to me. Interestingly, this is the only film ever made by 3 of the 4 children who try to survive after their father's death. Only Jan Smithers, who portrays Devola, did other film work.

I first saw this film when it was released in the early 70's. I was in a foster home/private school in the North Carolina Mountains in Avery County. I truly loved this movie with it's very heart warmng storyline. While being part of the "mountain people", I can relate to the everyday activities and chores of the Luther family, such as, wildcrafting, the cold bitter snows, and the breath taking site of the beautiful North Carolina mountains. Here it is, over twenty years later, and I still love this movie. Now when I watch it, I find myself gettig a lump in my throat and I long so bad to be back in the mountains going to Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Newland, Crossnore and Grandfather Mountain. Anyone who wants a heart-felt, sad story of the children and adults of the "deep hollers" of the North Carolina mountains, will truly enjoy this film. The characters are so believable, that you want to hug them, letting them know it's okay to take on a challenge that would save their love for one another and the love of their family. Where The Lilies Bloom is a film that teaches that no matter how strong, poor, educated and rich someone may be, there are others out there who have something better...and that is love for their family.

This movie was one of my all time favorites as a child and now as I am grown it is not just a movie it reminds me of simpler and happy times. I love watching it time and time again, showing it to my husband and one day our children. Being raised in the area where it was filmed it is every exciting to see all the great landmarks portrayed in this movie, some of which do not exist anymore. The characters, actors, and simplicity of this movie make it a ten on my list! The story line is a good one and the characters really portray what I think it would have been like in those times and situations. I would recommend this movie to everyone who enjoys a good movie.

I agree with all the other comments. Beautiful movie with most excellent acting that has none of Hollywood's plastic staginess. Especially fine acting by the star,Julie Gholson - and why did she never appear in any other films?

i just now found this web site thanks to a friend i was actor in this movie i played buck morris.i had a small speaking part which was my first job i ask Romy if he was going to play basketball.we were on the steps at the elk park school.i still live here in mountains just a mile or less from the school.my children still watch the movie from time to time they think that it is pretty neat to see dad and other people they know in the movie. a lot of them still live here. there is so much to see in this part of mountains.we have the blue ridge parkway only short distance from here. we have grand father mountain mile high swing bridge.some of the best motorcycle roads to ride in the world and views.some people say i live in gods country i could not agree more with that. i hope everyone enjoyed this film as much as we did to make it.

thanks tommy