Brother's Shadow
Synopsis
Jake Groden is the black sheep of his family. Ankle deep in fish guts, he serves out his parole in Alaska. Then, after a decade of self-imposed exile, he is forced to return to his Brooklyn family. He soon discovers that his perfect brother, Michael is dead, and he begins trying to take what Michael had- a beautiful wife, adoring son, control of the family furniture business and the love of their gruff father. For Jake, the price of a new life is his identity.
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- Director
- Todd S. Yellin
- Original Score
- Duncan Sheik
- Original Title
- Brother's Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fish Six Film LLC
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Todd S. Yellin
Duncan Sheik
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother's Shadow
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What is Brother's Shadow about?
Jake Groden is the black sheep of his family. Ankle deep in fish guts, he serves out his parole in Alaska. Then, after a decade of self-imposed exile, he is forced to return to his Brooklyn family. He soon discovers that his perfect brother, Michael is dead, and he begins trying to take what Michael had- a beautiful wife, adoring son, control of the family furniture business and the love of their gruff father. For Jake, the price of a new life is his identity.
Who directed Brother's Shadow?
Brother's Shadow was directed by Todd S. Yellin.
Who stars in Brother's Shadow?
The principal cast of Brother's Shadow includes Scott Cohen, Judd Hirsch, Lisa Emery, Ato Essandoh, Susan Floyd.
When was Brother's Shadow released and how long is it?
Brother's Shadow was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother's Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother's Shadow was composed by Duncan Sheik.