World Premiere
Sister
Spotlight
| USA | 113 MINUTES | EnglishDrama, First Time Filmmaker
When unstable Susan (Barbara Hershey) is tragically widowed she finds it impossible to care for her delinquent adolescent daughter Niki, forcing Billy (Reid Scott), her son, to care for his difficult younger sister. As the two begin to forge a healthy bond, well-intentioned Billy implements his own methods of treatment for Niki’s mental troubles. But when turmoil persists, Billy must grapple with his ideals and what may actually be best for his sister.
Reid Scott (VEEP) delivers a nuanced performance as Billy, the estranged brother forced into the responsibilities of parenthood. Sister brings the timely topic of youth and psychotropic drug prescription to the forefront with insight and grace.
-Holly Voges
Reid Scott (VEEP) delivers a nuanced performance as Billy, the estranged brother forced into the responsibilities of parenthood. Sister brings the timely topic of youth and psychotropic drug prescription to the forefront with insight and grace.
-Holly Voges
Cast & Credits
Directed by
David Lascher
David Lascher David has been an established actor for over 20 years. His most notable credits include the Nickelodeon series, Hey Dude, the NBC series, Blossom, Clueless, ABC’s Two of a Kind, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He has worked with renowned directors, such as Ridley Scott on White Squall. Inspired by his own life experiences, David wrote the screenplay for Sister with writing partner, Todd Camhe, and the story is inspired by his own life's experiences; the film is David's directorial debut.
Director
David Lascher
Screenwriter
Todd Camhe & David Lascher
Producer
Peter Winther, Todd Camhe, David Lascher
Editor
George Folsey Jr.
Cinematographer
Eduardo Mayen
Executive Producer
Matt Luber, Anthony Callie, Scott London, Warren Lichtenstein, Jeff Altman
Composer
Billy Jay Stein
Music Supervisor
Peter Malkin
Cast
Reid Scott, Barbara Hershey, Grace Kaufman, Serinda Swan, Nadine Velazquez, Alexis Dziena, Dan Lauria, Illeana Douglas, John Heard, Lee Garlington, Patricia Belcher, Isabella Acres, Skyler Stone, Adam Shapiro