Sister

Sister

Directed by Ursula Meier

Produced by Vega Film, Archipel 33>35

2012100 min6.7 / 10

A melancholic character study of sibling codependency and moral compromise set against the austere beauty of Alpine mountains.

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

Questions people ask

  • Is Sister sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Sister end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Sister violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Sister scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Sister easy watching? 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.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sister

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sister

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sister, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sister, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sister, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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