Half Brothers

The prologue unfolds in 1994 Mexico, showing a father and son bonded by planes and dreams. Twenty-five years later, around 2019, Renato is a successful aviation executive facing his past and a cross-border quest that tests loyalty, forgiveness, and family.

The story begins in 1994 in a Mexican setting focused on Renato and his father Flavio, grounded in a small-town family atmosphere and a dream of aviation. The narrative widens to Chicago and other U.S. locations as Renato and his half-brother Asher pursue clues across a cross-border journey. The road trip takes them through Oklahoma City and various stops, finally converging at a border church where family secrets are revealed. The settings emphasize the contrast between humble origins and international ambitions that drive the characters.

🤝 Family

Family lies at the center of the story: a fractured father–son dynamic, a half-brother who is unexpectedly revealed, and a stepfamily trying to reconcile. The film explores how pride and distance can erode trust, while shared passions—like flying model planes—offer a path back to connection. Forgiveness emerges as the bridge that lets pain turn into understanding.

🧭 Identity

Renato must confront who he is beyond his success and ego. The journey forces him to reassess loyalties, resentments, and what it means to be a brother or father. As the brothers uncover Flavio's past, their identities are reframed by truth rather than perception.

🛂 Migration

The film tracks cross-border movement in pursuit of opportunity and belonging. It juxtaposes the comfort of home with the uncertainty of leaving it behind, highlighting immigration's emotional toll on families. The journey becomes a testing ground for resilience, trust, and the ability to start anew.