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The Brother that Never was

The Brother that Never was

2025•8m•PG-13•Fantasy•Drama•Mystery

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.

Tania C. Brooks · Director

Tania C. Brooks · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime8m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 14, 2025

Actors

Anna Jenkins

Phoebe

Aracely Muñoz

Carmen

Lily Baer

Rose

Braeden Byrne

Sean

Shamberlee McCarter

Mom (voice)

Tania C. Brooks

Women Caller ID (voice)

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