“As its magical spell takes hold, so the film’s true depths become apparent, each character dealing in their own way with the departure of a parent, and issues of love, loyalty and loss.”
Travelling to the countryside to attend the funeral of their estranged father, three siblings (Haruka Ayase, Masami Nagasawa, Kaho) meet their newly orphaned 14-year-old half sister (Suzu Hirose) and invite her to live with them. What follows is a delicate, unforced meditation on the bonds of family and the joys and wonders hidden in everyday life. The Palme D’or nominated Our Little Sister is a graceful family drama that captures a tender and beautiful cross-section a Japanese lifestyle that is not often seen on film.
