The Sisters
The Sisters

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The Sisters

2004
Movie
95 min
Thai

A group of teen musicians check into a hotel after a night of performance outside of Bangkok, not knowing that the room they are staying in harbors a deadly secret. They must set out to solve the mystery behind a prostitute's murder in that very room to save their lives.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Three estranged sisters, all dealing with their own personal struggles, are forced to confront their past and their complicated relationships when they reunite for a difficult family event. As old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed, they must decide whether they can mend their fractured bond.

Critical Reception

The film garnered a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing a slow pace and underdeveloped characters, though some performances received acknowledgment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a strong cast, the film struggles with a predictable plot.

  • Character development is a significant weakness, leaving the audience detached.

  • The pacing is often criticized as being too slow, hindering the emotional impact.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Sisters' is largely unavailable or unrated on public platforms, making a specific summary of Google user feedback impossible to provide.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Raymond Carver, though it takes significant liberties with the source material.

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patient1

patient1

Our film opens with a back story, and we've several young persons laid over between gigs. We've scenes of truly horrific nature, likely prior to our characters' appearance. They've a prankster amidst them, and it appears as if things are ge...