The Brother that Never was
2025, English. Directed by Tania C. Brooks.
What if you wished your brother never existed... and the world listened?
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 14 April 2025
- Written by
- Tania C. Brooks
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The Brother that Never was runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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The Brother that Never was parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Brother that Never was is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Brother that Never was on?
The Brother that Never was isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 April 2025. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brother that Never was?
If you liked The Brother that Never was, try Donnie Darko, Closet Monster, What We Hide.
Who directed The Brother that Never was?
The Brother that Never was (2025) was directed by Tania C. Brooks and stars Anna Jenkins, Aracely Muñoz, Lily Baer.