The Kid Brother
The Kid Brother
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The Kid Brother

DirectorClaude Gagnon

An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.

5.9 / 10
1987
95 min
Drama

Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.

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