Two brothers, one war, zero easy answers — which son would you be?
As the Vietnam War heats up, two sons of a widowed southern farmer choose divergent paths: the older son enlists and fights overseas, while the younger son dodges the draft by running to Canada. Based on the parable, this 20th century retelling focuses on two brothers divided by ideology in the name of what is right, and the redeeming power of their father's love.
Acting
David Andrews brings weary grace to the widowed father.
Writing
Biblical parable retold without preachiness — rare feat.
Director
Mark Stewart Iverson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film joins a sparse tradition of Vietnam-era stories focused on draft resisters rather than combat trauma, reflecting renewed cultural interest in conscientious objection.
Director Mark Stewart Iverson cast himself as the recruiting officer after the original actor dropped out 48 hours before shooting.
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