My Little Sister

Unrated

10/20/20201h 39m

Premiere Release (US)

Overview:

Berlin playwright Lisa follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a private school. However, when her twin brother Sven’s leukaemia begins to wreak havoc on his health, she decides she must return to her roots, which has significant consequences for her relationship.

Director:

Véronique Reymond

Status:

Released

Language:

German

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

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Cast

Nina Hoss

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Lisa

Lars Eidinger

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Sven

Marthe Keller

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Kathy

Jens Albinus

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Martin

Thomas Ostermeier

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David

Linne-Lu Lungershausen

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Linne-Lu

Noah Tscharland

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Noah

Isabelle Caillat

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Assistant Headmaster

Moritz Gottwald

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Lukas

Jenny König

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Actress

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Reviews (1)

SWITCH.
Written 5 year(s) ago
7
'My Little Sister' is certainly harrowing at times, never shying away from the expected trauma of a terminal illness, but it is the constant nurturing of Lisa that really gives this film the weight it needs. For all of the films that focus on cancer, there just aren't that many from the carer's perspective, and even fewer told through the eyes of a sibling. There are literary and classical references woven throughout, and while often they are too on the nose and take the audience out of focus, they are still a clever device that allows Chuat and Reymond to achieve their goal. For an emotional, moving and sensitive narrative, 'My Little Sister' generally hits the right notes, and even when it doesn't, the calibre of performances make it a worthwhile viewing experience.
- Joel Kalkopf
Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-my-little-sister-a-moving-and-sensitive-portrayal-on-the-effects-of-illness