Sisters & Brothers is a 2011 Canadian comedy-drama film written and directed by Carl Bessai. The film explores the relationships of four sets of siblings who have not (in one case, never) had contact for some time. It is the final film in Bessai's Family X trilogy exploring family relations, following Mothers & Daughters (2008) and Fathers & Sons (2010).
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2011, followed by a limited release in Canada on March 23, 2012.
Cast
Cory Monteith as Justin
Dustin Milligan as Rory, Justin's brother
Amanda Crew as Nikki, an actress
Benjamin Ratner as Jerry, a schizophrenic
Gabrielle Miller as Louise, Jerry's sister
Jay Brazeau as Ringo, Jerry's "lawyer" Camille Sullivan as Maggie, Nikki's half-sister Tom Scholte as Henry, the 'producer', meets Nikki Kacey Rohl as Sarah, no siblings until the Sita surprise Gabrielle Rose as Marion, Sarah and Sita's mother Leena Manro as Sita, Sarah's (surprise) half-sister
Production
The main performances are improvised, resulting in the eleven main performers, along with writer and director Bessai, being credited under the heading "A Collective Creation By". Filming took place in Vancouver and Los Angeles.