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Sister

Sister

2012
Drama
100 min NR Switzerland
6.728 / 10
7 IMDB

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ursula Meier / Jérôme Brière / Véronique Heuchenne
Starring
Kacey Mottet Klein / Léa Seydoux / Martin Compston / Gillian Anderson / Jean-François Stévenin / Yann Trégouët / Gabin Lefebvre / Magne-Håvard Brekke

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Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With 'Sister', we are invited into a world of stark contrasts, where alpine luxury masks a desperate struggle for survival. The film’s focus on the intense bond between siblings, as the brother resorts to theft to care for…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Sister' is undeniably intriguing: a young boy pilfering from the rich to provide for his sister at a glamorous ski resort. Kacey Mottet Klein embodies this dual existence with a quiet intensity, while Léa Seydoux…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 25, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in subtle storytelling, 'Sister' is a film that whispers its truths rather than shouting them. The snowy peaks of Switzerland serve as a magnificent, yet isolating, setting for this poignant tale of a boy’s illicit enterprise…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Sister' offers a stark, unsentimental look at a boy's desperate measures to care for his sibling amidst the glittering facade of a ski resort. Kacey Mottet Klein carries the film with a maturity that is astonishing, embodying a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The Swiss Alps provide a breathtaking, almost ironic, canvas for 'Sister', a drama that plunges into the murky waters of survival and sibling devotion. Kacey Mottet Klein is a revelation as the young boy who funds his sister's…

FAQs

Kacey Mottet Klein's performance as the central boy in 'Sister' is a significant draw. He delivers a portrayal that is remarkably nuanced for his age, capturing a complex blend of innocence, street smarts, and a heavy burden of responsibility. His ability to convey so much with subtle expressions and quiet actions grounds the film, making the audience deeply invested in his character's plight and survival. It's a performance that anchors the drama and elevates the emotional stakes.