- Two brothers embark on a worldwide journey to discover what it's like for other siblings living with Down's syndrome.
- In this intimate and authentic feature length documentary, Nick and his brother, Alex, who has Down's Syndrome, travel to different corners of the world to meet siblings just like them. They embark on a journey like no other where they push each other to grow and face challenging decisions about their future. This is a story of selflessness, duty and unconditional love.
Growing up, Nick felt ashamed of Alex - he didn't want to be seen with Alex in front of his friends and often made excuses as to why he didn't bring Alex to parties or events. As Nick grew older and transitioned into adulthood, his perspective on Alex and the world began changing drastically for the better. Nick learnt to embrace Alex's differences and developed a deep and unconditional love for him.
Nick decided to take Alex on this worldwide journey to delve deeper into those feelings of shame that he once had, and to explore the experiences of other siblings around the world. It is on this journey where their brotherhood is truly stretched to the limits. The brothers explore their sibling relationship, what happens as they grow older, where they fit into society, and they ask questions about their own lives and ambitions.
The brothers took a step of faith out into the unknown, unsure of who they would meet along the way. They ventured to Cornwall, New York, Mumbai and Vietnam, and were met with inspiring sets of siblings at each of their destinations - all with differing approaches to life with Down's.
Some key matters that this documentary focuses on are: whether the label of Down's Syndrome can be damaging or limiting for the person living with the condition; whether it is better to be there physically or financially for your sibling; whether some cultures really believe there is a cure for Down's Syndrome; and what the future looks like for an adult with Down's Syndrome in each country.
Ultimately, the brothers returned home with a greater sense of their own ambitions and an idea of what they would like their individual futures to look like. They gained insight into sibling responsibilities from across the globe and were inspired by the commitment and love demonstrated by those they met along the way. Most importantly, Nick and Alex returned home with a deeper bond than ever before and memories that will last a lifetime.
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