The film's quiet moments are good - it's in these short, wordless sequences that the film comes alive and we see the characters processing things and how they're impacted by events. Unfortunately there aren't nearly enough of them. The film is extremely overreliant on conflict scenes, most of which are written and acted in too obvious and workmanlike a way. It feels like an hour and a half of spoilt Germans shouting at each other. I wish the lead performance in particular had had more nuance and colour - Hoss doesn't manage to make her character three-dimensional, and the fact the script doesn't give her much to work with other than one argument after another doesn't help.

What is family worth? How much love and attention can you give to your sibling? How much responsibility do you think you have? Or feel you have for that matter? This is a drama and yes its pacing may not be your thing. That does not mean the movie is bad - you just don't like it, which is fine and it is what gives us food for discussion.

This feels very close to life and the acting of those involved is really good. The relationship between the brother and the sister is something that is straining relationships to others though. And it is very well depicted here. Not everyones cup of tea, but if you like your drama heightened and close to life, you could do worse.

My Little Sister is Switzerland's official entry to the Oscars but it's out of competition now. It's beautiful, raw, poetic, sad and emotional. The story is beautiful and well written about cancer, siblings love and passion. Cinematography is amazing. Performances are very good. It feels empty sometimes but all in all it's nice.