Sister
A resourceful boy steals from Alpine tourists to keep his unstable family afloat, exposing the tender and damaging limits of sibling loyalty.
Overview
A gripping tale of survival and sibling loyalty unfolds against the backdrop of a luxurious ski resort.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- austere
- wintry
- reflective evening
- arthouse film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a finely crafted, sad and wintry character study anchored by exceptional performances, authentic family drama, and striking cinematography.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Simon steals among affluent skiers high on the mountain while he and Louise live in the poorer valley below.
Simon supports Louise by repeatedly stealing food, clothing, and equipment from resort guests.
Clouded skies, dirty snow, slush, and imposing Alpine peaks frame the siblings' bleak circumstances.
Simon and Louise depend on one another while their complicated relationship is strained by neglect and secrecy.
Films like Sister, and why
Rosetta
wintry social realism, economically marginalized family, and intimate sibling-centered drama
The Kid with a Bike
bleak coming-of-age drama focused on poverty, family bonds, and a young protagonist's survival instincts
The Silence of Lorna
austere European character study depicting class division and strained family relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Ursula Meier
- Release Date
- 2012-04-04
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (182)
Cast
- Kacey Mottet Klein
- Léa Seydoux
- Martin Compston
- Gillian Anderson
- Jean-François Stévenin
- Yann Trégouët
- Gabin Lefebvre
- Magne-Håvard Brekke
- Antonio Troilo
- Luca May
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sister about?
- A resourceful boy steals from Alpine tourists to keep his unstable family afloat, exposing the tender and damaging limits of sibling loyalty.
- What is Sister like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sister as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Sister violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sister.
- What did critics think of Sister?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a finely crafted, sad and wintry character study anchored by exceptional performances, authentic family drama, and striking cinematography.
- Which films are like Sister?
- Films with a similar feel include Rosetta, The Kid with a Bike, and The Silence of Lorna.
- How long is Sister?
- Sister runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sister?
- In United States, Sister is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
