My Brother's Vows (2013)
Stephanie’s brother Gregor is about to make the biggest decision of his life. He has joined the Catholic order of the Steyler Missionaries to become a monk. If he doesn’t have a change of heart, he will take his final vows in a year’s time and commit to a life of chastity, poverty, obedience and service to the Catholic Church. Stephanie is highly critical of his choice. They come from a Catholic background, but Stephanie had her own reasons to break with the family tradition. They haven’t spoken in ten years. This film is Stephanie’s quest to understand her brother’s extreme decision and explore his world that lies behind the thick monastery walls. What she discovers may prove to be far more than she bargained for.
Director: Stephanie Weimar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 2, 2013
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Country: Canada, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Brother's Vows about?
- Stephanie’s brother Gregor is about to make the biggest decision of his life. He has joined the Catholic order of the Steyler Missionaries to become a monk. If he doesn’t have a change of heart, he will take his final vows in a year’s time and commit to a life of chastity, poverty, obedience and service to the Catholic Church. Stephanie is highly critical of his choice. They come from a Catholic background, but Stephanie had her own reasons to break with the family tradition. They haven’t spoken in ten years. This film is Stephanie’s quest to understand her brother’s extreme decision and explore his world that lies behind the thick monastery walls. What she discovers may prove to be far more than she bargained for.
- Who directed My Brother's Vows?
- My Brother's Vows was directed by Stephanie Weimar.
- Who stars in My Brother's Vows?
- My Brother's Vows stars Stephanie Weimar, Gregor Weimar.
- How long is My Brother's Vows?
- My Brother's Vows has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is My Brother's Vows?
- My Brother's Vows is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Brother's Vows produced?
- My Brother's Vows was produced in Canada, Germany.