Sister, What Grows Where Land is Sick?

Director:
Franciska Eliassen

In a small town in northern Norway, Eira tries to navigate in the shadows of her brilliant and rebellious older sister Vera. Lately something is happening to Vera. In quest of finding out what, Eira starts reading her diary. She enters Veras universe of intense light, glitter, mythology and hopes for a more beautiful world. Yet her diary reveals a darkness that Eira dosen’t know how to deal with.

Awards: Special Mention (Cineasti del Presente), Junior Jury Award - Locarno 2022, Special Mention - Reykjavik 2022

Screenings
Sunday, 16 June
14:30
Friday, 21 June
19:45
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Director:
Franciska Eliassen
Cast:
Ruby Dagnall
Keira LaHart
Farhad Farrokhi
Idun Benjaminsen
Norunn F. Gansmoe
Country:
Norway
Running time:
1h:20m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2023