Dominick and Eugene

Dominick and Eugene

1988 · 111 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (41 votes)
Dir. Robert M. Young · Starring Tom Hulce, Ray Liotta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Todd Graff, Bill Cobbs, David Strathairn · Music Trevor Jones
Drama

Dominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due do an accident in his youth. They live together, with Dominick working as garbage man to put Eugene through medical school. Their relationship becomes strained when Eugene must decide between his devotion to his brother, or his need to go away to complete his training. Things are also not helped by Dominick's co-worker, or Eugene's budding romance.

VIBE

A deeply affecting, character-driven drama that explores the profound sacrifices made within a fraternal bond. It's a quiet, intimate look at duty, love, and the difficult choices that shape our lives, feeling both lived-in and emotionally resonant.

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