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Sister

Sister

20145.31h 49m

Overview

When unstable Connie is tragically widowed, she finds it impossible to care for her delinquent adolescent daughter, Niki, forcing her son, Bill, to take his sister in. As the two begin to forge a healthy bond, well-meaning Bill implements his own method of treatment for Niki’s mental troubles, but, when turmoil persists, he must reconcile his beliefs with what actually may be best for his sister.

Directed by David Lascher
Written by David Lascher, Todd Camhe
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Top Cast

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Bill

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Connie

Grace Kaufman

Grace Kaufman

Niki Presser

Serinda Swan

Serinda Swan

Melissa

Nadine Velazquez

Nadine Velazquez

Alexis Dziena

Alexis Dziena

Ashley Presser

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Aunt Connie

John Heard

John Heard

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Principal Jacobs

About Sister

Sister is a drama film released in 2014. Directed by David Lascher, it stars Reid Scott, Barbara Hershey, Grace Kaufman. When unstable Connie is tragically widowed, she finds it impossible to care for her delinquent adolescent daughter, Niki, forcing her son, Bill, to take his sister in. As the two begin to forge a healthy bond, well-meaning Bill implements his own method of treatment for Niki’s mental troubles, but, when turmoil persists, he must reconcile his beliefs with what actually may be best for his sister.

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