I won't go into detail about the synopsis, acting and music as it has been lauded adequately by others.
I do wish to explain the ending (and film) as I saw it.
There was no 'little brother'.
He was created by the older son to take the abuse, misery and loneliness he himself was enduring. The 'escape'at the end was his goodbye to his imaginary self. His postcards to himself are a reminder of those difficult times.
I haven't seen the film in years, but this idea has stayed with me from my first viewing.
An excellent film.
I do wish to explain the ending (and film) as I saw it.
There was no 'little brother'.
He was created by the older son to take the abuse, misery and loneliness he himself was enduring. The 'escape'at the end was his goodbye to his imaginary self. His postcards to himself are a reminder of those difficult times.
I haven't seen the film in years, but this idea has stayed with me from my first viewing.
An excellent film.