Cecilie Mosli’s latest film, The Snow Sister, has arrived on Netflix, enriching the platform’s collection of Norwegian titles. As the title implies, Mosli’s work is a Christmas movie, but it defies expectations, making it a more captivating watch than many traditional holiday films currently streaming.
The Snow Sister follows an unlikely bond, which makes for an emotional and breezy watch that will make you want to curl up with your favorite blanket, a cup of tea, and someone you love. In this review, we will talk about a few more highlights when it comes to this Christmas movie, and you can decide whether or not it deserves a spot on your watchlist.
A Warm Hug Through Your Netflix Screen!
If you hadn’t already guessed, The Snow Sister pulls no punches in tugging at viewers’ heartstrings, a fact evident from the movie’s opening sequence. Here, we see a young boy, Julian, grieving the loss of his older sister around Christmas, and no matter how much his friend attempts to cheer Julian up, it doesn’t work. Instead, this little boy finds himself at the gravestone of his sister, leaning against it.

It isn’t long before Julian meets Hedvig, the most cheery person he must have ever come across and a complete contrast to his current state. While they don’t have the best start to their friendship, it quickly blossoms when Julian realizes that his family is grieving, and he needs a little Christmas to help him get through this tough time. So, he finds his way back to Hedvig.
Hedvig is exactly what Julian needed this holiday season, and The Snow Sister doesn’t waste time beating around the bush, either. There’s always something to look forward to in this movie despite the relatively simplistic and easy-to-follow premise. Mudit Gupta plays the role of Julian, and wonderfully so, whilst also carrying the movie to the finish line with his exceptional performance in every frame.

At first, The Snow Sister might appear to be a children’s movie, but frankly, the storyline is more mature and emotional than one might have initially signed up for. With a few tears along the way, you will find yourself wanting to stick around, desperate to see how the bond between Julian and Hedvig pans out with Christmas just around the corner. This movie, at its heart, is about the different stages of grief after losing a loved one.
Julian’s character is the best part of The Snow Sister, in addition to the beautiful backdrop of this Christmas movie that will often take your breath away. The movie comes with its share of twists and turns, but it is all heart from start to finish. Julian astonishes both the audience and his family with his remarkable maturity and healthy coping mechanisms, evoking tears more than once.

Conclusion
Hedvig and Julian needed each other like we needed this beautiful and sweet Christmas movie, and we truly believe that The Snow Sister deserves a spot on your watchlist this holiday season. PS. Don’t forget to keep some tissues handy!