My Little Sister
Schwesterlein
Synopsis
Berlin playwright Lisa follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a private school. However, when her twin brother Sven’s leukaemia begins to wreak havoc on his health, she decides she must return to her roots, which has significant consequences for her relationship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-10
Top Cast
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Nina Hoss
Lisa
Lars Eidinger
Sven
Marthe Keller
Kathy
Jens Albinus
Martin
Thomas Ostermeier
David
Linne-Lu Lungershausen
Linne-Lu
Noah Tscharland
Noah
Isabelle Caillat
Assistant Headmaster
Moritz Gottwald
Lukas
Jenny König
Actress
Urs Jucker
Actor
Nicolas Hislaire
School Board Member
Leili Yahr
President of the School Board
Jenna Hasse
Shopkeeper
León David Salazar
Gay Guy in Toilet
Valerio Scamuffa
Nurse
Dominique Gubser
Nurse
Paulo dos Santos
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 16, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphanie Chuat, Véronique Reymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Véronique Reymond, Stéphanie Chuat
- Original Score
- Christian Garcia-Gaucher
- Original Title
- Schwesterlein
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Vega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphanie Chuat, Véronique Reymond
Véronique Reymond, Stéphanie Chuat
Christian Garcia-Gaucher
Filip Zumbrunn
Myriam Rachmuth
Ruth Waldburger
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Van Brée
Costume Design
Véronique Reymond
Writer
Stéphanie Chuat
Writer
Stéphanie Chuat
Director
Véronique Reymond
Director
Ruth Waldburger
Producer
Filip Zumbrunn
Director of Photography
Myriam Rachmuth
Editor
Christian Garcia-Gaucher
Original Music Composer
Marie-Claude Lang-Brenguier
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Little Sister
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What is My Little Sister about?
Berlin playwright Lisa follows her husband Martin to Switzerland, where he manages a private school. However, when her twin brother Sven’s leukaemia begins to wreak havoc on his health, she decides she must return to her roots, which has significant consequences for her relationship.
Who directed My Little Sister?
My Little Sister was directed by Stéphanie Chuat, Véronique Reymond.
Who stars in My Little Sister?
The principal cast of My Little Sister includes Nina Hoss, Lars Eidinger, Marthe Keller, Jens Albinus, Thomas Ostermeier.
When was My Little Sister released and how long is it?
My Little Sister was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for My Little Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Little Sister was composed by Christian Garcia-Gaucher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Little Sister?
My Little Sister holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).