Reference: Film – Pauline and Paulette by Lieven Debrauwer

Pauline and Paulette by Lieven Debrauwer

(2001)
Directed by Lieven Debrauwer
Cast: Dora van der Groen as Pauline, Ann Petersen as Paulette, Rosemarie Bergmans as Cécile, Julienne De Bruyn as Martha and Idwig Stephane as Albert
Runtime: 78 min
Country: Belgium, France and Holland
Language: Flemish (Dutch)
Colour: Colour

Pauline is a 'little girl of 66 years old'. She is mentally retarded and been cared after by her sister Martha. When Martha dies, her two younger sisters, Paulette and Cecile have to make a decision on the best place for Pauline to be looked after. Neither of them is ready to take care of her. Paulette has a shop to look after and Cecile has her Albert. But according to Martha's last will, her fortune will only be divided in three equal parts if one of the sisters looks after Pauline. If they decide to take her to an institution, Pauline will be the only heir.