Siblings (2019)

Liberty, an eleven-year-old navigating life across multiple foster homes with her thirteen siblings, anticipates a yearly summer camp reunion. For a week, she reconnects with some of her biological family, forging meaningful bonds, particularly with eighteen-year-old Brandi, who is reuniting with her own sister. Filmmaker Audrey Gordon explores both girls' viewpoints, interweaving Liberty's experiences with Brandi's diary entries. The film gently portrays Liberty’s open heart and Brandi's seasoned perspective as they cherish these rare shared moments. Without sentimentality, the children embrace each other fully, recreating lost traditions like birthdays and makeup, savoring the affection that sustains them throughout the year. This deeply moving story highlights the profound human need for family connection, even in the most isolated circumstances.