
The Two Brothers
“The Two Brothers” is based on a true story. André, a Cape Verdean migrant in Lisbon, receives a letter from his father telling him that his younger brother João has had an affair with André’s wife and demanding his return to recover the family’s honour. His father and the entire village pressure him into killing his brother, his friend. A story of conflict between current laws and an unwritten, ancient law – that might be more powerful…
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The Two Brothers
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 17, 2019
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Os Dois Irmãos
Production Companies
Take 2000
Director
Francisco Manso
Description
“The Two Brothers” is based on a true story. André, a Cape Verdean migrant in Lisbon, receives a letter from his father telling him that his younger brother João has had an affair with André’s wife and demanding his return to recover the family’s honour. His father and the entire village pressure him into killing his brother, his friend. A story of conflict between current laws and an unwritten, ancient law – that might be more powerful…