Vampire Sisters

Vampire Sisters

Year: 2012

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: German

Director: Wolfgang Groos

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Dakaria and Silvania, twelve-year-old half-vampire sisters, relocate from Transylvania to Germany seeking a fresh start. Adjusting to a new school, friendships, and simply being themselves proves challenging when hiding their true nature. With a vampire father and a human mother, the sisters long for a complete embrace of their vampire or human heritage. As an opportunity arises to fulfill these desires, they must discover the importance of accepting their unique identities and strengths.

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1

The Tepes family leaves Transylvania for a new life in Germany

The film opens with Silvania and Dakaria Tepes leaving Transylvania with their father Mihai and mother Elvira, seeking safety and belonging in a quiet German town. The journey marks the start of a culture shock as two very different sisters adapt to a new home and new expectations. They hope that a fresh setting will help hide or soften their half-vampire identities.

Opening sequence Transylvania (on the road to Germany)
2

Arrival in the German town and school life begins

The sisters arrive and start at a new school, where daily life in a German town tests their nerves and patience. Silvania forms a tentative romance with Jacob, adding tenderness to the mix while probing how daylight affects her. Dakaria struggles to fit in, highlighting the widening gap between the sisters.

Shortly after arrival German town, at their new school
3

Dakaria finds a true friend in Helene

Dakaria finds one true friend in Helene Steinbrück, a girl who loves life despite being hard of hearing. Helene's steady presence provides a beacon of acceptance and a safe space for Dakaria to be herself. The friendship helps Dakaria endure the rough days in a mostly wary town.

Early days in town School and neighborhood
4

Dirk van Kombast grows suspicious

Dirk van Kombast, the suspicious neighbor, intensifies his scrutiny of the Tepes family and begins arming himself with Vampire Hunter gear bought online. The growing threat adds tension to the neighborhood as the sisters’ secret edges ever closer to exposure. Mihai and Elvira sense the pressure while trying to protect their daughters.

As their presence unsettles the town Neighborhood
5

Dakaria's flight attempts reveal her limits

Dakaria's attempts to fly prove limited by her half-vampire physiology, ending in failure rather than flight. The misfire underscores how their unusual condition complicates everyday life and leaves Dakaria frustrated yet determined. The moment also emphasizes Silvania's more adaptable nature.

Early days Various local spots around town
6

Silvania's sun sensitivity constrains outdoor life

Silvania resists the sun's brightness but still longs for ordinary outdoor moments. Daylight restrictions force her to navigate school and social life with caution, shaping her experiences with the town's sunlit routines. Her condition serves as a reminder of the differences between the sisters.

Daytime Outdoors and pool area
7

The mysterious shop of Ali bin Schick

The sisters discover Ali bin Schick's shop, a merchant who claims he can grant wishes but warns of dangerous consequences. The encounter instantly reframes their sense of control over their fates and introduces a choice with far-reaching risks. The shop becomes a turning point in their quest for normalcy.

Turning point of the middle act Ali bin Schick's shop
8

Wishes exchanged: Silvania and Dakaria seek drastic fixes

During the visit, Silvania wishes to become fully human and Dakaria wishes to become fully vampire, and both are warned about the possible fallout. The moment is charged with hope and fear as they imagine a simpler life but ignore the costs of altering their identities. The swap of intentions foreshadows that their choices may come back to challenge them.

At the moment of the wish Ali's shop
9

A twist reveals the swap

Their wishes are swapped in the heat of the moment, throwing each sister's world into disarray. Silvania's craving for Jacob's blood and Dakaria's sudden vulnerability with bullies complicate their relationships and self-understanding. They must confront the unintended consequences of meddling with fate.

Immediately after the swap Near the shop
10

Ludo unlocks the antidote plan

Ludo, Ali's grandson and a classmate, reveals he knows the formula for an antidote to set things right. To reverse the swap, they must obtain a rare moonlit flower that blooms only at midnight. The plan hinges on teamwork—between the sisters and their new allies—to retrieve it.

Following the swap School / local town
11

The moonlit flower quest begins with Helene

Helene joins the covert search for the moonlit flower in the town cemetery, providing companionship and courage. The trio must navigate secrecy and danger as they pull off a midnight mission under stars and quiet gravestones. Their bond grows stronger as they work toward a shared, fragile goal.

Midnight to late night Local cemetery
12

Midnight hunt succeeds and antidote is secured

They locate the flower, move carefully through the eerie cemetery at midnight, and secure the antidote with relief. The antidote promises to restore their original half-vampire identities and re-align their paths toward home and self-acceptance. The moment marks a turning point in their journey from fear toward agency.

Midnight Cemetery
13

Return to themselves and a hopeful future

With the antidote in hand, the sisters reverse the swap and regain their half-vampire identities. They emerge wiser, more closely connected, and ready to face adolescence with greater resilience and courage. The film closes on a hopeful note that love, friendship, and courage can guide them through even the strangest fates.

Post-midnight to dawn German town / home

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