Songs My Brothers Taught Me

2015, Drama, 1h 41m

31 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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A naturalistic drama that quietly earns its emotional resonance, Songs My Brothers Taught Me further establishes writer-director Chloé Zhao as a gifted filmmaker and empathetic storyteller. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Johnny and his sister Jashuan live with their single mother on a reservation. When their absentee father dies, Johnny feels compelled to strike out for a new life in LA, but fears leaving his sister behind.

Cast & Crew

Irene Bedard
Lisa Winters
Dakota Brown
Dakota FIre Thunder
Cat Clifford
Cat Clifford
Jorge Dullknife
Jorge Iron Bear
Taysha Fuller
Aurelia Clifford
Shamauri Hawkins
Mo
Eleonore Hendricks
Angie Britt
Travis Lone Hill
Travis Lone Hill
Chloé Zhao
Director
Chloé Zhao
Screenwriter
Mollye Asher
Producer
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Producer
Angela C. Lee
Producer
Forest Whitaker
Producer
Joshua James Richards
Cinematography
Alan Canant
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