When We Were Sisters
Movie Details:
| Country | Switzerland |
| Language | Swiss German |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release date | October 6, 2024 (Zurich Film Festival, Switzerland) |
| Running time | 1hr 41min |
| Starring | Lisa Brühlmann, Carlos Leal, Malou Mösli, Paula Rappaport |
| Directed by | Lisa Brühlmann |
| Written by | Lisa Brühlmann |
| Produced by | Lukas Hobi, Reto Schärli |
| Cinematography by | Michael Saxer |
| Edited by | Kaya Inan |
| Music by | Balz Bachmann, Dino Brandão |
| Production Design by | Peter Scherz |
| Art Direction by | Danai Elefsinioti, Peter Scherz |
| Costume Design by | Sara Giancane |
| Filming locations | Crete, Greece Zurich, Switzerland |
| Production Company | Zodiac Pictures Filmiki Etairia |
| Distributor | Filmcoopi |
Cast & Characters:
- Lisa Brühlmann as Monica
- Carlos Leal as Jacques
- Malou Mösli as Lena
- Paula Rappaport as Valeska
Storyline:
1996: Fifteen-year-old Valeska is going on vacation to Crete with her mother Monica. Jacques, her mother’s new boyfriend, and his daughter Lena, who Valeska doesn’t get along with at first, are joining them. Slowly, however, a friendship develops between the two girls. While they find a sister in each other, the adults relationship spirals out of control. Valeska must emancipate herself from her mother and, in doing so, give up her dream of a family.