Two Brothers

In the 1920s French Indochina, two tiger cubs, later named Sangha and Kumal, are playing when their lives are disrupted. Aidan McRory, an unscrupulous explorer, disturbs their ancient temple while attempting to steal valuable statues, leading to their separation.

While playing, Sangha encounters a young civet and gives chase. This leads to a brief conflict with the civet's mother, who chases Sangha up a tree, showcasing the playful yet dangerous reality of jungle life.

Gunshots suddenly erupt as their tigress mother arrives to protect the cubs from human threats. She successfully picks up Sangha and escapes, but Kumal falls behind, foreshadowing their tragic separation.

The tiger cubs' father attempts to defend them from the hunters but tragically meets his end at the hands of McRory. This act reveals McRory's ruthless nature and makes the stakes for the cubs' survival even higher.

After being separated from Sangha, Kumal finds himself befriending Aidan McRory. However, following McRory's arrest for temple theft, Kumal is sold to a local circus, marking the start of his harsh training and captivity.

Sangha, left alone in the jungle, encounters young Raoul, the son of a French administrator. He becomes a pet to Raoul but soon faces challenges from Bittsi, Raoul's mother's dog, who sees him as a threat.

Kumal undergoes cruel training with the circus ringmaster Zerbino, who forces him to perform dangerous tricks for entertainment. This starkly contrasts Sangha's more innocent life, emphasizing the fate of captive animals.

After a prolonged chase with Bittsi, Sangha is cornered and instinctively attacks the dog in self-defense. This incident creates tension in Raoul's household, leading to concerns about Sangha's nature and ultimately his abandonment.

Following the incident with Bittsi, Sangha is taken to the prince's palace, where he becomes part of a menagerie. His reputation as a fierce beast grows, further alienating him from his innocent beginnings.

The Khmer prince organizes a grand festival to showcase a battle between the two tiger brothers, Sangha and Kumal. When they are initially placed in the cage, they do not recognize each other, leading to a moment of tension and confusion.

Upon recognizing each other, the brothers skip the fight and instead engage in playful antics, much to the audience's delight. This moment of connection emphasizes their bond despite their harsh circumstances.

As the trainers try to incite a fight between the tigers, the brothers seize the opportunity to escape. They manage to frighten the trainers and audience, turning the tables on their captors in a thrilling display of cunning.

Determined to hunt the brothers down, McRory comes face to face with them again. However, his memories of raising Kumal and their bond lead him to put down his gun and vow never to hunt again.

The two brothers successfully return to their jungle home, reuniting with their mother, identifiable by her ear wound. This reunion signifies hope and a return to their natural lives.

As the film concludes, a poignant message urging the conservation of tigers appears on the screen. It highlights the importance of protecting the species and their habitats from human exploitation.