Sister

The events take place over a single Swiss winter during the ski season, when snowfall and short days frame life around the slopes and the staff's seasonal transition. Tensions rise as the season ends and opportunities shrink, forcing desperate choices. The cold atmosphere mirrors the characters' emotional chill.

The story unfolds in a snowbound Swiss mountain setting, centered on a modest housing complex adjacent to an opulent ski resort. The contrast between wealth at the resort and the boys' gritty living conditions gives the film its social tension. Cold, wintry surroundings shape daily survival, secrecy, and the characters' choices.

🧩 Codependency

A fragile, codependent dynamic drives the plot: Simon protects and sustains Louise, while Louise exploits his loyalty. The bond between siblings becomes a burden, revealing how care can become a tether rather than a help. The film explores how vulnerability is manipulated in a harsh environment.

🔑 Survival and Crime

Simon turns to theft to keep them afloat, blurring lines between necessity and criminal acts. His actions reveal the moral compromises forced by poverty and neglect. The film tracks the escalating cycle of stealing, risk, and the cost of survival.

🎭 Identity and Deception

Lies and misrepresentations ripple through relationships, most notably when Simon pretends to be someone else. The deception exposes the fragility of trust and the damage done when people hide who they really are. Reality continually clashes with the identities people try to present.