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My Sister and I

1987 · 110 min Comedy
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Carlo is a responsible sibling who deals with his black-sheep sister Silvia in this situation comedy. When Silvia returns after many years to attend her mother's funeral, Carlo deals with the fallout caused by her many love affairs. Carlo is convinced to kidnap Silvia's child whom she left in a Hungarian children's home, but she soon abandons Carlo and the baby when she takes up with a British rock star.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Io e mia sorella
Year 1987
Country Italy
Genre Comedy
Director Carlo Verdone
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (71 votes)

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The film constructs its humor from the stark contrast between Carlo's orderly existence and the whirlwind of chaos that is his sister Silvia. It relies on the classic 'wayward relative' trope but explores it through grounded, domestic scenarios where absurdity springs from familial duty and obligation.

What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet irony about our attempts to fix lives that aren't meant to be tidy. The comedy finds its heart in the messy space between responsibility and freedom. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Carlo Verdone

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Best enjoyed with friends for a lighthearted yet thoughtful comedy about family bonds.

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