The Kid Brother (1987)

5.9/10 • 95 min • Drama

Overview

Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.

Cast

Kenny Easterday

Caitlin Clarke

Liane Curtis

Zach Grenier

Jesse

Lamya Derval

Script girl

Bingo O'Malley

Mr. Nitan

Sharon Ceccatti

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