Half-Sister

Half-Sister

2013 · 85 min · FR · 6.2 (44 votes)
Dir. Josiane Balasko · Starring Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Brigitte Roüan, Françoise Lépine, Christine Murillo, Grégoire Baujat · Music Christophe Julien
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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...

VIBE

A darkly comedic, yet tender exploration of fractured family ties. It’s a film that feels lived-in, with characters grappling with regret and the unexpected consequences of unearthed truths. A quiet, character-focused experience.

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