My Sisters (2014)

My Sisters (2014) poster

How should you spend your time if your days are numbered? This is the question facing Linda, a young woman suffering from a congenital heart defect. Contrary to her doctors’ expectations she has managed to survive to celebrate her thirtieth birthday, but with an operation looming, Linda nonetheless feels a deep need to spend what might be her last weekend with her two sisters: Katharina who is older, and Clara who is younger than her. Linda must use their journey, which begins at their family’s weekend house and ends in Paris, to examine the ways in which her family has been fundamentally affected by her illness; she must also consider how much she can expect from herself and her sisters – faced as they are with the possibility of her death.

Director: Lars Kraume
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christoph Kaiser, Julian Maas
Cinematography: Jens Harant
Editing: Barbara Gies
Production: ARD
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Powerful Sisterhood Stories

Keywords

paris, france, surgical operation, hamburg, germany, journey, congenital heart defect, sister sister relationship, sisters

Trailer

My Sisters Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Sisters about?
How should you spend your time if your days are numbered? This is the question facing Linda, a young woman suffering from a congenital heart defect. Contrary to her doctors’ expectations she has managed to survive to celebrate her thirtieth birthday, but with an operation looming, Linda nonetheless feels a deep need to spend what might be her last weekend with her two sisters: Katharina who is older, and Clara who is younger than her. Linda must use their journey, which begins at their family’s weekend house and ends in Paris, to examine the ways in which her family has been fundamentally affected by her illness; she must also consider how much she can expect from herself and her sisters – faced as they are with the possibility of her death.
Who directed My Sisters?
My Sisters was directed by Lars Kraume.
Who stars in My Sisters?
My Sisters stars Jördis Triebel, Nina Kunzendorf, Lisa Hagmeister, Stephan Grossmann, Béatrice Dalle, Angela Winkler.
How long is My Sisters?
My Sisters has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is My Sisters?
My Sisters is a Drama film.
Where was My Sisters produced?
My Sisters was produced in France, Germany.
What are the themes of My Sisters?
The themes of My Sisters include: Powerful Sisterhood Stories.