Sister

Sister is a 2012 Swiss crime drama film directed by Ursula Meier. The film competed in competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Special Award, the Silver Bear. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, making the January shortlist. Plot Twelve-year-old Simon (Kacey Mottet Klein) lives with his older sister, Louise (Léa Seydoux), in a housing complex below a luxury Swiss ski resort. Despite his age, he supports them by stealing equipment from skiers, then refurbishing and reselling it. Most of the money goes to support Louise's lifestyle. She is selfish and irresponsible, unable to hold down a job and frequently going off with men, leaving Simon alone. Though he tries to teach her how to refurbish skis, she shows little interest or aptitude and leaves with Bruno (Yann Trégouët) on a vacation. Simon meets tourist Kristin (Gillian Anderson) by helping her with her son's equipment. He introduces himself as Julien, her son's name, explaining he is alone because his parents are running a hotel. They have lunch and he is surprised when she pays the bill, as he is used to supporting Louise. He also meets Mike (Martin Compston), a resort employee who catches him hoarding stolen skis. After Simon explains that he sells them for food and necessities, they partner. Simon continues to steal, and in return for some equipment, Mike provides a storage place. Simon says that his parents died in a car accident and he is alone.