A Brother’s Love

The events occur in contemporary Montreal, reflecting current social issues such as abortion access, student debt, and immigrant language work. The characters navigate college-level studies, healthcare, and urban life, all within a modern, secular urban setting.

The story unfolds in Montreal, a bilingual Canadian city known for its arts scene and universities. Its old ports, galleries and vibrant neighborhoods provide the backdrop for Sophia's intellectual life and Karim's social circles. The city’s mix of heritage and modern life mirrors the tension between tradition and personal ambition in the film.

👫 Sibling Bond

The central relationship between Sophia and Karim drives the narrative, balancing care, rivalry, and mutual dependency. Their bond is tested by competing romantic entanglements and differing life goals. The film examines how family ties shape personal choices and emotional landscapes.

🎓 Ambition & Education

Sophia’s pursuit of a PhD and the weight of student debt frame her decisions and frustrations. The story contrasts intellectual ambition with financial realities and limited academic opportunities. It explores how education can both empower and constrain personal freedom.

💘 Love & Jealousy

Romantic entanglements—between Sophia, Karim, and Eloïse—reveal jealousy, desire, and competing loyalties. The dynamics push characters to confront what they want versus what they fear losing. The drama hinges on fragile trust and misinterpretations.

🤰 Motherhood & Autonomy

Sophia’s pregnancy and abortion storyline probes autonomy over one’s body and life choices. The film juxtaposes a desire for childbearing with personal and professional ambitions, reframing motherhood as a contested space. It questions societal expectations on women’s roles.