Brotherly

A man learns his mentally ill brother has signed a do-not-resuscitate order and is forced to choose whether or not to respect his wishes.

Topics Covered
Depression, Grief and Loss, Social Connections, Suicide and/or Suicide Prevention, Supporting Others
Content Heads Up
Depiction of suicide attempt, hospitalization, complex end of life decisions
Representation
South Asian, Man / male, Adult, Child / Children
Film Style
Drama
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Festivals & Awards

Wreath
Cinema on the Bayou

Jury Prize

2025

Wreath
Tasveer Film Festival

Nominee for Best Short Film

2024

Wreath
Yorkton Film Festival

Best Director

2025

Filmmaker

Gavin Seal

South Asian Québécois Canadian Writers Guild of Canada prize-winning filmmaker and President of Intersectionnel Films. ​ Favourite film: Gattaca

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