Brother's Keeper (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2021, Brother's Keeper is a drama film directed by Ferit Karahan, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Yusuf and his best friend Memo are pupils at a boarding school for Kurdish boys, secluded in the mountains of Eastern Anatolia. When Memo falls mysteriously ill, Yusuf is forced to struggle through the bureaucratic obstacles put up by the school's repressive authorities to try to help his friend. But by the time the adults in charge finally understand the seriousness of Memo's condition and try to get him to the hospital, the school has been buried under a sudden, heavy snowfall. With no way out and now desperate to reach help, teachers and pupils engage in a blame game where grudges, feelings of guilt and hidden secrets emerge, as time ticks mercilessly on and threatens to run out.
Who’s in it. Brother's Keeper stars Ekin Koç as Teacher Selim, Mahir İpek as Headmaster, Cansu Fırıncı as Teacher Hamza and Melih Selçuk as Teacher Kenan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Brother's Keeper has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother's Keeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother's Keeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother's Keeper (2021)?
- In US, Brother's Keeper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brother's Keeper worth watching?
- Brother's Keeper holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brother's Keeper?
- Brother's Keeper stars Ekin Koç, Mahir İpek, Cansu Fırıncı, Melih Selçuk and Münir Can Cindoruk.
- When was Brother's Keeper released?
- Brother's Keeper was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.