His Brother
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After years of estrangement due to difficulties accepting his brother's sexuality, a man diagnosed with a terminal illness decides to reconnect. As the brothers grow closer, their renewed bond starts to alienate their partners, leading to emotional turmoil and strained relationships.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2003-05-15
Runtime: 92 mins
Director: Patrice Chéreau
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Drama
Original title: His Brother
Production Companies: Conseil Général de Loire-Atlantique, Love Streams Productions, CNC, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Azor Films
Production Countries: France
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