

Sister
2012-04-04 · 100 min · ★ 6.7
A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ursula Meier
- Production companies
- Vega Film, Archipel 33>35, Bande à Part Films, RTS
- Countries
- France, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kacey Mottet KleinSimon
Léa SeydouxLouise
Martin CompstonMike
Gillian AndersonKristin Jansen
Jean-François StéveninChief cook
Yann TrégouëtBruno
Gabin LefebvreMarcus
Magne-Håvard BrekkeViolent skier
Antonio TroiloDriver of the minibus
Simon GuélatGolf man
Yannick RuizSeasonal
Vincent FontannazSeasonal
Alain BörekSeasonal
Frédéric MudrySeasonal
Ange RuzéSeasonal
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