About My Sister’s Keeper (HBO)

"My Sister’s Keeper" is a 2009 heartfelt drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The plot follows the story of a young girl named Anna, who was genetically engineered as a bone marrow match for her elder sister Kate, who's suffering from leukemia. The story takes a dramatic turn when Anna seeks legal help to emancipate herself from her parents in order to stop undergoing medical procedures.

Making / Production

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Jodi Picoult. The director, Nick Cassavetes, took a sensitive approach to deal with this emotional and moral depth script. The movie was produced by New Line Cinema and released by Warner Bros.

Actors

• Abigail Breslin played the role of Anna Fitzgerald. She brilliantly portrays a young girl in an emotional turmoil.
• Sofia Vassilieva played the character of Kate Fitzgerald, who is suffering from leukemia. Her performance was touching and strong.
• Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric played the parents Sara and Brian Fitzgerald, they both perfectly encapsulated the struggle of parents with a critically ill child.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on a bestselling novel by Jodi Picoult.
• Jameson Perry, who played the brother Jesse Fitzgerald, is also an accomplished musician.

Quotes

• "I do not mind my disease killing me. But it's killing my family, too." - Kate
• "You can sue for divorce? I've got to look into that." - Judge De Salvo

Music, Soundtrack

• "Feels Like Home" by Edwina Hayes
• "Don't Wanna Cry" by Pete Yorn
• "We All Fall In Love Sometimes" by Jeff Buckley