Sister Sister 2

Sister Sister 2

Year: 2023

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Vietnamese

Director: Vũ Ngọc Đãng

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A prostitute seeks to escape her life by becoming the protege of a lady of status and class.

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Timeline – Sister Sister 2 (2023)

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1

Arrival and hiring at the Danzard mansion

In 1933 France, Christine begins work as a maid for Madame Danzard, while her younger sister Lea is also hired to work in the household. The sisters move into the Danzard mansion and quickly confront the rigid class boundaries that separate their worlds. The Danzards view them with condescension, and the sisters feel increasingly alienated.

1933 Danzard mansion, France
2

Growing rift and class barriers

The household's members drift apart as the Danzards keep the sisters at a distance and rarely speak directly to them. The atmosphere grows chilling as the class divide crystallizes into daily snubs and prying gazes. The two pairs of women exist in proximity but remain emotionally remote.

early 1930s Danzard mansion
3

Forbidden bond forms

The sisters' relationship deepens into a sexual bond amid the mounting tension of servitude and surveillance. They lean on each other to cope with trauma from their mother and church. Their closeness becomes another source of strain within the household.

early 1930s Danzard residence
4

Earnings dispute and cut ties with mother

Lea has always been their mother's favorite, but Christine convinces her to stop giving all earnings to their mother. The sisters sever ties with their mother, disrupting family support networks. With the new independence comes money for themselves, yet emotional ties weaken.

after the earnings dispute mother's home
5

Decline at work and notice by Madame Danzard

Having more money for themselves, the sisters' work begins slipping and they grow thinner and more tired. Madame Danzard notices these changes with meticulous attention, signaling a worsening dynamic in the household. The tension in the mansion intensifies as suspicion edges closer.

post-severing ties Danzard mansion
6

Isabelle's marriage rumors and looming independence

Over time, rumors circulate that Isabelle will marry and move out of the household. Christine grows paranoid that Lea might move away with her, threatening Christine's stability. Lea reassures Christine that nothing will change.

mid-period Danzard mansion
7

Christine's fear of becoming a monster

Christine worries that her anger could turn her into a monster, while Lea remains emotionally fragile and loyal. The fear underscores the fragility of their bond under constant scrutiny. Their dynamic becomes more volatile as the rumors mount.

mid-period Danzard residence
8

The fuse and blouse incident

One day, an iron blows a fuse and burns Isabelle's blouse while Lea is preparing it. They are short on money and time, forcing quick improvisation under mounting stress. The incident foreshadows how precarious their lives have become.

specific day Danzard mansion
9

Confrontation upon the Danzards' return

When the Danzards return from a shopping trip, Christine tries to explain what happened. Madame Danzard bluntly accuses them of an incestuous relationship and says they will never work in the house again. The confrontation spirals into anger, fear, and desperation.

that day Danzard parlor
10

Murder of Madame Danzard and Isabelle

Overwhelmed by rage and fear of losing their place, the sisters brutally murder Madame Danzard and her daughter Isabelle. The crime marks a fatal break from their precarious status, sealing their isolation.

immediately after confrontation Danzard mansion
11

Crime report and interrogation begins

The film closes with a crime report detailing the state of the corpses as an investigator's questions begin to play. Audio of the interrogation overlays Christine's desperate pleas to Lea. The sisters cling to each other, terrified of what comes next.

immediately after murder Danzard mansion
12

Final knock and ongoing investigation

The final shot shows a knock on the mansion door as the investigation unfolds, leaving the sisters trapped in fear and uncertainty. The audience is left with the sense that the repercussions of their act will follow them.

after murder Danzard mansion

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:22

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