# My Sister's Keeper (2009)

> A young donor-conceived girl challenges her mother's control in court, forcing a family to confront love, autonomy, and the cost of saving a life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5145

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nick Cassavetes
- Cast: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vassilieva, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Joan Cusack, Heather Wahlquist, Evan Ellingson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1078588/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, cathartic, earnest, emotional movie night, quiet weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family bonds and the fight for autonomy in the face of medical ethics.

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