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New film 'Brother' explores grief, masculinity, and the immigrant experience

  • Drama follows a young man named Michael coming of age in the shadow of his older brother Francis in Toronto
  • Michael struggles with grief after the death of his father while Francis is self-assured and domineering
  • The film examines themes of masculinity, sibling relationships, and the challenges faced by Black immigrant families
  • Despite solemn themes, the drama struggles to sustain its narrative and balance emotion
  • 'Brother' marks the latest character study on the immigrant experience in Canada
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