Half-Sister

Half-Sister

Directed by Josiane Balasko

Produced by Josy Films, Nexus Factory

201385 min6.1 / 10

A comedic family drama about sibling discovery and transformation, where a magical drug temporarily reveals a bitter man's hidden capacity for kindness.

When Nénette discovers the identity of her father in a letter, she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father, she is met by her half-brother, Paul. Paul, a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business, is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in, he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug, for one day Paul is generous, happy and sensitive. The next morning, however, once the drug has worn off, his nasty side comes back...

Questions people ask

  • Is Half-Sister violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Half-Sister easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Half-Sister scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Half-Sister sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Half-Sister end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Half-Sister

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Half-Sister

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Half-Sister, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Half-Sister, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Half-Sister, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit