The Brother that Never was(2025)
What if you wished your brother never existed... and the world listened?
The Brother that Never was Synopsis
On her 21st birthday, a young woman receives a gift from her older brother — a childhood elephant trinket that stirs up memories of never being good enough. Fueled by resentment and insecurity, she makes a wish… and wakes up in a world where her brother never existed. This 8-minute psychological fantasy short explores the darker side of sibling love, identity, and regret.
The Brother that Never was (2025) is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Tania C. Brooks, released on April 14, 2025 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Anna Jenkins, Aracely Muñoz, Lily Baer and Braeden Byrne.
- Director:
- Tania C. Brooks
- Writers:
- Tania C. Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Tania C. Brooks
- Status:
- Released
The Brother that Never was Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tania C. Brooks, written by Tania C. Brooks.
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The Brother that Never was – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brother that Never was online?
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Who stars in The Brother that Never was?
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The main cast of The Brother that Never was (2025) includes Anna Jenkins, Aracely Muñoz, Lily Baer, Braeden Byrne and Shamberlee McCarter. The film was directed by Tania C. Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brother that Never was released?
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The Brother that Never was was released on April 14, 2025 and runs for 8m.