A Brother’s Love

A Brother’s Love

2019 · 117 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Comedy

Sophia, a brilliant doctoral student, has always maintained a symbiotic relationship with her brother Karim. The arrival of a new lover in Karim’s life significantly alters their dynamic.

Directed by Monia Chokri · Written by Monia Chokri

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