My Hero Brother

My Hero Brother

This documentary film follows a group of extraordinary young people with Down syndrome as they embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas with their brothers and sisters. Along the journey, old family tensions surface and the complexities of growing up alongside a sibling with special needs are revealed. Yet through the hardships, a unique closeness emerges, strengthening the bonds between siblings. Against the vibrant backdrop of India, their physical and emotional trials offer a profound and heartwarming look into resilience, love, and the shared journey of families with special needs.

Director: Yonatan Nir
Producer: Yonatan Nir, Enosh Cassel, Itamar Peleg
Broadcaster: The Second Authority for TV & Radio, CH 10 (Israel)
Screenplay: Yonatan Nir, Taly Goldenberg
Cinematographer: Yoav Kleinman, Yonatan Nir
Editor: Taly Goldenberg
Sound designer: Aviv Aldema
Colours and Grading: Aharon Peer
Original Score: Ehud Banai
Release Year: 2017
Language :English subtitles only

My Hero Brother
  • My Hero Brother

    This documentary film follows a group of extraordinary young people with Down syndrome as they embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas with their brothers and sisters. Along the journey, old family tensions surface and the complexities of growing up alongside a sibling with specia...