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A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.


When Nénette discovers the identity of her father in a letter, she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father, she is met by her half-brother, Paul. Paul, a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business, is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in, he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug, for one day Paul is generous, happy and sensitive. The next morning, however, once the drug has worn off, his nasty side comes back...

Josiane Balasko
Antoinette

Michel Blanc
Paul

Brigitte Roüan
Veronique

Françoise Lépine
Françoise

Christine Murillo
Mrs. Lefèvre

Grégoire Baujat
Maxime

Jean-Yves Chatelais
Patrick Régnier

Stéphan Wojtowicz
Maître Bonvallet

Chantal Banlier
Mrs. Lavreau

Sarah Suco
Too Much
Half-Sister is a comedy, drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of family secrets, woman director. Directed by Josiane Balasko, it stars Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Brigitte Roüan. When Nénette discovers the identity of her father in a letter, she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father, she is met by her half-brother, Paul. Paul, a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business, is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in, he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug, for one day Paul is generous, happy and sensitive. The next morning, however, once the drug has worn off, his nasty side comes back...
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