My Sister

I. Introduction

Sister, also known as My Sister, is a 2021 Chinese coming-of-age drama film written and directed by You Xiaoying and Yin Ruoxi, both young female filmmakers, examines themes of traditionalism in Chinese society, patriarchy, the traditional preference for sons over daughters, and filial piety. It starred Zhang Zifeng in the titular lead role, with Xiao Yang, Zhu Yuanyuan, Duan Bowen, & Connor Leong as the other cast members. It was shot in Chengdu from July to September 2020 & released in China on 2 April 2021, Qingming Festival weekend which grossed US$52.8 million in its opening weekend.

II. Synopsis

The film tells a story about the bond between an older sister and her younger brother. When An Ran loses her parents in a traffic accident, she must decide whether to pursue her independence or bring up her 6-year-old half-brother.

III. Cast

Name	Zhang Zi Feng	Darren Kim	Xiao Yang	Zhu Yuan Yuan	Duan Bo Wen	Connor Leong
Pic
Character	An Ran	An Zi Heng	Wu Dong Feng	An Rong Rong	Zhong Yong	Zhao Ming

IV. Trailer

V. OSTs

VI. Reception

The film was well received by critics and audiences upon its release. Zhang Zifeng's performance was especially cited as the highlight of the film by critics, with some calling it a breakthrough and a tour de force.

Also, its themes sparked discussion about traditional values, gender roles, and the role of women in China. Sociologist Li Yinhe, who studies gender roles in China, called the movie a profound work based on solid social reality and noted the conflict between individualism and traditional family values.

The film received a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. It has also gained 8.3 on Mydramalist, 6.6 on IMDB &, 7.4 on Douban.

VII. South China Morning Post

James Marsh of the South China Morning Post praised the film's acting and its progressive stance tackling social issues like gender inequality.

VII. Awards & Nominations