In this German drama, Berlin playwright Lisa (Nina Hoss, Barbara) follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a...
In this German drama, Berlin playwright Lisa (Nina Hoss, Barbara) follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a private school. However, when her twin brother Sven’s (Lars Eidinger, Persian Lessons) leukaemia worsens, she decides she must return home to help, risking her marriage in the process. Also stars Jens Albinus (Nymphomaniac: Volume I).
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94 %35 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %14 reviewsAudience score rating
"Beautifully matched performances (from Hoss and Eidinger) lend this quiet Swiss production a necessary bit of flint..."
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Variety
Variety"The pleasure of watching five fine actors feed on each other's crackling dramatic energy drives this sensitive if not exactly groundbreaking Swiss cancer drama."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"A sterling cast makes up for screenplay weaknesses."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Written and directed... with superb control and insight..."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"(My Little Sister) faces terminal illness with a refreshing emotional candour."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Chuat and Reymond elevate a premise that could have, in other hands, veered into the realm of the uninspired."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Every moment strengthens the essence of the drama - the bond of love between two people who came out of their mother’s womb within seconds of one another."
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Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal"It's emotionally powerful and not fussy..."
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NPR
NPR"A fierce, thoughtful drama."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A commanding central turn from... Nina Hoss sustains this naturalistic cancer drama despite some overfamiliar themes."
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The Times
The TimesMy Little Sister | Details
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Germany, Switzerland
