Brother's Shadow (2006)
Jake Groden is the black sheep of his family. Ankle deep in fish guts, he serves out his parole in Alaska. Then, after a decade of self-imposed exile, he is forced to return to his Brooklyn family. He soon discovers that his perfect brother, Michael is dead, and he begins trying to take what Michael had- a beautiful wife, adoring son, control of the family furniture business and the love of their gruff father. For Jake, the price of a new life is his identity.
Cast
- Scott Cohen - Jake Groden
- Judd Hirsch - Leo Groden
- Lisa Emery - Sylvia
- Ato Essandoh - Soy
- Susan Floyd - Emily
- Donna Mitchell - Judge
- James Murtaugh - Hank Stafford
- Jay Patterson - Parole Officer
- Toby Poser - Susan
- James Saito - Line Boss
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
prison, furniture, woods, family drama, teenage boy, death of family, family conflict, mourning, teenage son, father son conflict, father son relationship, carpentry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brother's Shadow about?
- Jake Groden is the black sheep of his family. Ankle deep in fish guts, he serves out his parole in Alaska. Then, after a decade of self-imposed exile, he is forced to return to his Brooklyn family. He soon discovers that his perfect brother, Michael is dead, and he begins trying to take what Michael had- a beautiful wife, adoring son, control of the family furniture business and the love of their gruff father. For Jake, the price of a new life is his identity.
- Who directed Brother's Shadow?
- Brother's Shadow was directed by Todd S. Yellin.
- Who stars in Brother's Shadow?
- Brother's Shadow stars Scott Cohen, Judd Hirsch, Lisa Emery, Ato Essandoh, Susan Floyd, Donna Mitchell.
- How long is Brother's Shadow?
- Brother's Shadow has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Brother's Shadow?
- Brother's Shadow is a Drama film.
- Where was Brother's Shadow produced?
- Brother's Shadow was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Brother's Shadow?
- The themes of Brother's Shadow include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.