The Kid Brother

The Kid Brother

An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.

1987 · 95 min · ★ 5.9 · 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.

Directed by Claude Gagnon · Written by Claude Gagnon

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