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Sister

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A luxury ski resort in Switzerland. 12-year-old Simon lives in the industrial valley below, with his jobless sister. Every day, he takes the ski-lift to the opulent ski world above, stealing equipment from the rich tourists to resell to the local kids back down. As he partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, Simon loses his boundaries, which affects the relationship with his sister. Confronted with a truth they had both been escaping, Simon seeks refuge up above.

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Léa Seydoux and Kacey Mottet Klein are exceptional as downtrodden siblings in this sad and wintry character study.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Apr 5, 2022
3/4
While Sister isnt without its issues, this drama remains something special, the films final moments an avalanche of genuine human understanding that had me happily reaching for the tissues while also letting out a silent euphoric cheer of appreciation. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi Punch Drunk Critics Jan 9, 2017
3.5/5
Aside from the strong performances, there's beautiful, saddening cinematography, too. Go to Full Review Emma Myers Film Comment Magazine Nov 5, 2013
Scorn may give way to momentary solicitude, but Sister is by no means a tenderhearted morality tale. Go to Full Review Gianmarco Farfán Cinencuentro Feb 17, 2026
Sister is a film that, once seen, is difficult to forget, much like a Greek tragedy. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 5, 2019
Meier's bleak second feature proves she is indeed a director of significant talent. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Examiner Dec 20, 2018
3.5/4
Sister is a heartbreaking movie whose deft touches of humor only make the story more bittersweet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pecasito Jun 24, 2024 Great movie. Great acting. You can understand why Simon did what he did for his sister. You can feel Simon’s pain. Things like this actually happen in life folks!!! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ and missionaries around the world. That’s how you will feel in the end. See more Emilio T @MilloTPue Feb 11, 2017 Although it is a good portrait of how poorness also happen in richest countries, the movie lacks of rhytm, action or dramatic pulse. So, I feel too much generous giving it 2.5 stars. See more Feb 10, 2017 One of the best films I have seen in the past couple of years, great performances from the cast. Ursula Meier really managed to capture the constraints of Simon (Kacey Mottet Klein) and the dysfunctional relationship with his sister, Louise (Léa Seydoux) See more Apr 13, 2015 The characters are extremely hard to identify and sympathize with. The story also came to basically no conclusion. Moral of the story is that people suck I guess? See more Oct 18, 2014 Surprising things are revealed in this film that promises mostly coming-of-age antics and teenage thievery. It will make you question relationships, how they were formed, and how they continue. It's a good film with lingering questions. See more Sep 14, 2014 Excelente, un drama duro y muy bien logrado. La actuación de Kacey Mottet Klein es excelente logra transmitir la falta de cariño y el deseo de una familia de manera espectacular. Un guión muy bien estructurado y una fotografía de calidad. See more Read all reviews
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Ursula Meier

Director

Léa Seydoux

Louise

Kacey Mottet Klein

Simon

Martin Compston

Mike

Gillian Anderson

Kristin Jansen

Jean-François Stévenin

Le chef cuisinier

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Synopsis A luxury ski resort in Switzerland. 12-year-old Simon lives in the industrial valley below, with his jobless sister. Every day, he takes the ski-lift to the opulent ski world above, stealing equipment from the rich tourists to resell to the local kids back down. As he partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, Simon loses his boundaries, which affects the relationship with his sister. Confronted with a truth they had both been escaping, Simon seeks refuge up above.
Director
Ursula Meier
Producer
Denis Freyd, Ruth Waldburger
Screenwriter
Antoine Jaccoud, Ursula Meier, Gilles Taurand
Production Co
Bande à part Films, Vega Films, RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, Archipel 35
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 13, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.9K
Runtime
1h 37m
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