The republic of Georgia was founded after the USSR collapsed in 1991. Giorgi is sixteen that year. The city he lives in, Tbilisi, changes daily, ruled by a dangerous chaos as capitalism gradually takes over. Forbidden American films reveal a new world; bread lines dwindle and suddenly cigarettes are available – if you have money. Like his heroes, Tony Montana and Vito Corleone, Giorgi is dazzled by easy money and power on the streets. It’s irresistible; even little kids are wheeling and dealing. The older people look at the changes with a certain trepidation. Meanwhile, Datuna, Giorgi’s talented younger brother, is studying to be a concert pianist. How can Giorgi contribute to his future without revealing his dodgy dealings? Poignant scenes from the brothers’ daily lives show how much everyone has to keep up a balancing act between tradition and a highly uncertain future. Brother is a classic drama full of beautiful shots of Tbilisi.
