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

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    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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