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Sister

L'enfant d'en haut

2012

At a Swiss alpine ski resort, a resourceful boy supports himself and his feckless older sister by stealing gear from wealthy tourists, until the fragile truth about their bond comes to light. Ursula Meier's tender, quietly devastating drama.

Why it’s here

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.