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My Brother

My Brother

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My Brother

2015

0h 23m

4.8(5 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

Alberto has fled as far as possible from his conservative family. He lives in Berlin with his partner, and works as a comics illustrator. But an unexpected event forces him to return home and face the past.

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5 featured cast members

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Álvaro de Juan

Alberto

Marta Belaustegui

Marta Belaustegui

Mère

Jeff Frey

Nick

Fernando de Juan

Père

Flora López

Tante

Creative team

Directed by: Miguel Lafuente

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