'Brother Boy' is the story of a Greek family coping with the loss of its only female member to cancer. The family life she once held together has been irrevocably damaged and Arthur, the eldest brother, is struggling to fill the void left by his mother's death. Steve, the youngest, seems content to shirk all responsibility, indulging instead in his passion for illegal street racing. Within the constraints of a culture that often hides its more tender emotions, how do these three men come to terms with their tragedy? The father of Arthur and Steve is haunted by the memories of his past, leaving him unsure of his feelings and of the role he is expected to play in the present and the future. In this context, the three grieving men are forced to face each other and come to terms with the common bond they share in the loss of their mother and wife.
Source: ABC Radio National website, http://www.abc.net.au/rn/arts/airplay/s1465017.htm
Sighted: 17 October 2005
