His Brother

His Brother

2003 · 92 min · FR · 5.9 (21 votes)
Dir. Patrice Chéreau · Starring Bruno Todeschini, Éric Caravaca, Nathalie Boutefeu, Sylvain Jacques, Maurice Garrel, Catherine Ferran
Drama

Thomas has been estranged from his brother Luc for several years, due in part to his difficulties in dealing with Luc's homosexuality. But when Thomas is diagnosed with a rare blood disease, which is difficult to treat and impossible to cure, he decides he wants to bring Luc back into his life. The brothers soon become inseparable, and their new relationship begins to alienate their significant others.

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A deeply emotional and quiet exploration of fractured family bonds. It feels like a hushed conversation, heavy with unspoken regrets and the fragile hope for connection in the face of inevitable loss.

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sibling relationshipterminal illnessmale homosexualitydiseaseestranged fatherreconciliationestranged family memberincurable disease
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