The Half Brother
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The Half Brother revolves around the life of a family spanning five generations in the 20th century. The book opens in Berlin in 1990, at the film fes...tival, as the Berlin wall is still coming down. It ends in Oslo the day after. But the story begins with Vera, Barnum's mother, on V Day, 1945. At a local level the story is about the half brothers Barnum and Fred growing up together in Oslo; Barnum with his father, Fred searching for his. At a universal level, the story is about Europe after world war II, a continent split in half, which shall become one again. And that too is the quest of this epic: To see two halves become a whole. The narrative chosen for the quest is that of a mystery: Who is the father? As the story progresses, we will realize that it is not just the identity of one father we are looking for. Show More


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The Half Brother is a captivating and moving drama that spans five generations of a family's life in the 20th century. The story unfolds in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin wall in 1990 and concludes in Oslo the following day. However, the narrative begins with Vera, Barnum's mother, on the momentous Victory Day in 1945.

The heart of the story revolves around the lives of two half-brothers, Barnum and Fred, as they grow up together in Oslo. While Barnum is raised by his father, Fred embarks on a heartfelt journey to find his own father. In their personal journeys, the half-brothers mirror Europe's struggle to reunite after the devastation of World War II.

Through vivid storytelling and compelling characters, The Half Brother explores the themes of family, identity, and the lasting scars of war. As the narrative unfolds, viewers are taken on an epic quest to witness the rejoining of two halves, both in the personal lives of the characters and at a broader Continental level.

With its poignant and thought-provoking narrative, The Half Brother offers a powerful meditation on humanity's ability to heal and reconcile amidst a divided world. This emotionally charged film is a must-watch for fans of gripping family dramas and historical narratives.