Half-Sister
Originally released in 2013. Half-Sister is a comedy/drama film. directed by Josiane Balasko. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, and Brigitte Roüan
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (47 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josiane Balasko
as Antoinette
Michel Blanc
as Paul
Brigitte Roüan
as Veronique
Françoise Lépine
as Françoise
Christine Murillo
as Mrs. Lefèvre
Grégoire Baujat
as Maxime
Jean-Yves Chatelais
as Patrick Régnier
Stéphan Wojtowicz
as Maître Bonvallet
Chantal Banlier
as Mrs. Lavreau
Sarah Suco
as Too Much
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Josy Films
- Nexus Factory
- StudioCanal
- France 2 Cinéma
- LGM Cinéma
- uFilm
- uFund
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half-Sister about?
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 wh...
Who directed Half-Sister?
Half-Sister was directed by Josiane Balasko.
How long is Half-Sister?
Half-Sister has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Half-Sister released?
Half-Sister was released on June 4, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Half-Sister?
The main cast of Half-Sister includes Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Brigitte Roüan, Françoise Lépine, Christine Murillo.