The Brother that Never was
“What if you wished your brother never existed... and the world listened?”
Synopsis
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
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April 20, 2025
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- Director
- Tania C. Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Tania C. Brooks
- Original Title
- The Brother that Never was
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
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Tania C. Brooks
Tania C. Brooks
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Tania C. Brooks
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Tania C. Brooks
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Brother that Never was about?
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
Who directed The Brother that Never was?
The Brother that Never was was directed by Tania C. Brooks.
Who stars in The Brother that Never was?
The principal cast of The Brother that Never was includes Anna Jenkins, Aracely Muñoz, Lily Baer, Braeden Byrne, Shamberlee McCarter.
When was The Brother that Never was released and how long is it?
The Brother that Never was was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brother that Never was?
The Brother that Never was holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).