Dear Brother (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Dear Brother is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Julia Horn, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Markus Becker is hit by a car, dragged along, his head bashed on a curb and he falls into a coma. The doctors don’t believe that the 45-year-old will survive the next five to ten days. His father makes preparations for the funeral. Markus’ brother Michael refuses to accept this fate and begins an extraordinary battle. In his brother’s apartment he seals Markus’ clothes to preserve the smell. He records the neighbors’ voices. Every day, Michael exposes his brother to things that are familiar and films everything that is part of Markus’ life with a DV camera. He wants to keep him in his world and to bring this world to his bedside. He documents every step of Markus’ development, risking his own life in the process, wishing that his brother will one day regain the ability to lead a normal life. This full-length documentary accompanies Michael Becker for 10 years on his unwavering and creative mission to bring his brother Markus back to life.

Who’s in it. Dear Brother stars Markus Becker as Self, Michael Becker as Self, Frank Becker as Self and Rudolf Becker as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dear Brother has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Brother page.

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