6.4
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.
Nina Hoss
Lisa
Lars Eidinger
Sven
Marthe Keller
Kathy
Jens Albinus
Martin
Thomas Ostermeier
David
Linne-Lu Lungershausen
Linne-Lu
Noah Tscharland
Noah
Isabelle Caillat
Assistant Headmaster
Moritz Gottwald
Lukas
Jenny König
Actress
Urs Jucker
Actor
Nicolas Hislaire
School Board Member
Leili Yahr
President of the School Board
Jenna Hasse
Shopkeeper
León David Salazar
Gay Guy in Toilet
Valerio Scamuffa
Nurse
Dominique Gubser
Nurse
Paulo dos Santos
Doctor
Pierre-Isaie Duc
Man in the Cafeteria
Stefanie Günther Pizarro
Hematologist
Director, Writer
Véronique Reymond
Director, Writer
Stéphanie Chuat
October 23, 2020
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
Status:
Released
Original Language:
German
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00