Sister (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2019, Sister is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Galibin, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. How many Yamil remembers himself, war has always been. He is very much waiting for it to end - after all, then the father will return, whom the boy knows only from photographs and letters. One day, Mom leaves for a distant city and brings the silent girl Oksana with her. Mum transmits the order of his father to take care of Oksana, as if he was a little sister ... A film adaptation of the story “The Joy of Our Home” by the classic of Soviet literature Mustay Karim.
Who’s in it. Sister stars Arslan Krymchurin as Yamil, Marta Timofeeva as Oksana, Yusuf Rakhmetov as Марат and Ilgiza Gilmanova as мама Ямиля, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Sister sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sister (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sister worth watching?
- Sister holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sister?
- Sister stars Arslan Krymchurin, Marta Timofeeva, Yusuf Rakhmetov, Ilgiza Gilmanova and Sulpan Abdrahimova.
- When was Sister released?
- Sister was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.