Latvian teen Anastasija clings to the hope of returning to her biological mother despite being paired with a wealthy American couple for adoption.

Rebellious 13-year-old Anastasija (Emma Skirmante) and her younger sister Diana (Gerda Aljena) live together in an overcrowded Latvian orphanage. While Diana is excited by the news of their pending adoption by a wealthy American couple, Anastasija acts out in defiance, clinging to the hope that they can be reunited with their biological mother who has recently been released from prison. The award-winning feature debut from Latvian writer/director Linda Olte, SISTERS ”adroitly navigates that liminal space between childlike vulnerability and bullish independence” in a moving film highlighted by ”strong naturalistic performances from its young cast” (Screen Daily).

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Cast & Crew

Actors:

• Emma Skirmante as Anastasija
• Gerda Aljena as Diana

Director: Linda Olte

Additional Details

Label: INDIEPIX FILM

Genre: Drama

Language: Latvian

Run Time: 104 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/16/24

UPC: 760137140092