The Snow Sister Movie Review (2025)

Parents need to know that The Snow Sister, based on the best-selling novel by Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato, is the story of a young boy and his family grieving the death of his teen sister. The film has some very sad and emotional scenes as well as ultimately uplifting messages. A character is described as having fallen into a depression that prompted her to stop eating. Another death of a young girl by drowning many years ago is also described in the film. A girl nearly drowns in a city pool, and a boy seems at risk of falling into a frozen lake when he's ice skating. Other potentially intense scenes involve a boy hiding from a mysterious older man. The main character shows determination and compassion in trying to turn his and his family's grief around. His thoughtfulness and generosity help others as well.

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Violence & Scariness

some

A family is grieving the death of a daughter/sister. She is described as having fallen into a depression that prompted her to stop eating. The family members are all quite sad; they're struggling to process her death. Her brother sits alone at her gravesite and says his life is falling apart. His parents don't have the energy to celebrate birthdays or holidays. Another death of a young girl by drowning is also described in the film. A girl nearly drowns in a city pool, and a boy seems at risk of falling into a frozen lake when he's ice skating. Other potentially intense scenes involve a boy hiding from a mysterious older man.

Language

very little

"Weird," "stupid," "putrid," "stinky."

Products & Purchases

very little

The film is based on a well-known Norwegian book.

Positive Role Models

a lot

Julian is thoughtful, generous, and wise beyond his years. He is determined to figure out how to process his grief and move forward, and in doing so, he helps his sister, his parents, his friend Hedwig, and an older acquaintance do the same. He shows all of them compassion, and he gets this in return from all of them as well.

Positive Messages

some

You can hold onto departed loved ones by keeping their memories alive and keeping them in your heart. Grief is a process that takes time. One or two good friends are better than 100 "sour" friends. Care for your friends.

Diverse Representations

a little

The film is set in a small Norwegian town and filmed in Norwegian. The main character comes from a multiracial family. The film offers a glimpse into some local Christmas traditions. The tale also includes some mystical-magical elements.

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