While their mother is hospitalized, two brothers drift through summer days filled with freedom, fear, and a quiet yearning for home to feel whole again.
AWARDS: Best Documentary Short. Atlanta DocuFest/ Best Documentary Short. Manchester International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: FIPA/ Lago Film Festival/ Oxford Shorts
Brotherness - Two brothers, one summer, and a quiet ache
In a delicate balance of innocence and responsibility, this compelling documentary tells the story of two brothers navigating the quiet upheaval of their mother's hospitalization.
As they wander through fields, streets, and days filled with both wonder and fear, their relationship becomes the compass guiding them through uncertainty. With observational intimacy, the film captures how children carry the weight of worry without losing their grip on imagination. At its heart, it's a meditation on resilience, brotherhood, and the fragile in-between space where childhood meets reality.
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