Én és a kisöcsém
Én és a kisöcsém

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Én és a kisöcsém

1989
Movie
100 min
Hungarian

Kató Kelemen is asked by her father to go to his office and welcome an important business partner of his. When Mr. Andersen arrives he assumes Kató is a secretary and instructs her to deliver a letter. He's about to travel to Venice with his nephew who he has never met before. Since Kató falls in love with Andersen at first sight, she decides to dress like a boy and pretends to be the nephew.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Zoltán FeketeGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This Hungarian comedy follows the misadventures of a young man who finds himself in increasingly complicated situations after trying to impress a girl by pretending to have a younger brother. His attempts to maintain the charade lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and chaotic events.

Critical Reception

The film was a popular domestic comedy in Hungary, appreciated for its lighthearted humor and relatable, albeit far-fetched, premise. While not a major international release, it garnered positive attention within Hungarian cinema for its comedic timing and charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and often slapstick comedic situations.

  • Appreciated for its charming portrayal of youthful misadventures and romantic pursuits.

  • Noted for its typical Hungarian comedic sensibilities of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception in Hungary highlighted the film's ability to generate laughs through its escalating comedic chaos and the protagonist's increasingly desperate attempts to maintain his lie.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of pretending to have a sibling to impress someone is a recurring comedic trope, but 'Én és a kisöcsém' is a distinctively Hungarian take on this classic setup.

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