Our Idiot Brother

• Comedy
• Drama

A deceptively gentle comedy explores the frustrations and unexpected benefits of unwavering optimism through the eyes of Ned, a man repeatedly underestimated by his accomplished, yet deeply flawed, sisters. Rather than a traditional narrative of self-improvement, the film subtly examines how radical honesty and a lack of ambition disrupt carefully constructed adult lives, revealing the vulnerabilities beneath polished exteriors. Ned’s earnest attempts to help – offering a home to an ex-con, pursuing a dog lost at a farmer’s market – consistently exacerbate existing family tensions, prompting a refreshingly unsentimental look at sibling dynamics and the weight of expectation. The film doesn't offer easy resolutions, instead presenting a heartwarming, if slightly chaotic, portrait of a family finding unexpected connection through accepting each other’s imperfections and the quiet dignity of a simple life.