Sisters & Brothers is a Canadian indie film directed by Carl Bessai and released in 2011. The film revolves around the lives of four siblings and their struggles with relationships, ambition, and family. The main character, Dustin Milligan, plays a struggling actor who is living in the shadow of his movie star brother, played by Cory Monteith.
The story follows the lives of the four siblings: Gabe (played by Kacey Rohl), a young woman who is grappling with becoming a mother; Nikki (played by Amanda Crew), a struggling actress looking for her big break; Justin (played by Benjamin Ratner), an ambitious music producer who has cut off ties with his family; and Rory (played by Dustin Milligan), who, as mentioned earlier, is a struggling actor living in the shadow of his brother.
Throughout the movie, the siblings' lives intersect as they try to come to terms with their past and present relationships. Sisters & Brothers explores themes of family, fame, ambition, and identity, and how they shape and affect relationships in different ways.
The movie received positive reviews, with many critics praising the performances of the cast, particularly Dustin Milligan's portrayal of Rory. Sisters & Brothers is a touching and poignant portrayal of siblings and families, and how sometimes our striving for success can have negative impacts on those closest to us.
