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A short film by Jyothi Kalyan Sura
For her 9th birthday, Isha has one wish — $12 to play video games. What her brother does to make it happen will change their lives forever.
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Synopsis
Los Angeles, 1996. The Suras are a financially struggling immigrant household of four - Jay, the workaholic, never-at-home dad; Rekha, the heart of the family; 11-year-old introvert Vicky, and 8-year-old peppy little Isha.
For her 9th birthday, Isha has only one wish – to get $12 dollars to play video games. Unable to convince her parents, she devises an ingenious plan with Vicky to raise money but when her plan fails, her reserved brother commits a well-intentioned mistake to fulfill her wish. The innocent act of love will change their lives forever.
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Director's Statement
Dos Bros Force is a deeply personal film that portrays two sides of the immigrant experience - the wide-eyed wonder of dreamy kids and the harsh realities of the all-sacrificing parents.
While the plot of the film is based on my love for video games and my childhood misadventures with my elder brother, the overarching future vs present theme is a reflection of my own struggles and the struggles of countless other immigrants in the US.
With the film, I want to open a conversation so that parents and kids can connect with each other and understand what's really important to them.
The film is a thank you note to my brother and all siblings who love and protect their bratty brothers and sisters. It is a dedication to my parents and every parent who sacrifices their lives for their kids.
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