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His Brother

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Producing House

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.

movie

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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