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My Brothers Dream Awake (Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos)
Directed by Claudia Huaiquimilla
Chile
2021
85 mins


Ángel (17) and his brother Franco (14) have been locked up in a juvenile prison for a year, waiting for their sentence. Despite the hostility of the place, they form bonds with others and spend their days daydreaming about what they'll do when they are released.
The arrival of Jaime (17) changes everything when he proposes to escape through a riot. Franco wants to join, but Ángel knows that it's not safe. However, many disappointments, in addition to fights, raids, and suicides, will make Ángel see the riot as his only way out.
Inspired by real events.
