''Go Brother!'' () is a 2018 Chinese

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

film co-written and directed by Cheng Fen-fen, based on the

manhua () are Chinese-language comics produced in Greater China. Chinese comics and narrated illustrations have existed in China throughout its history. They are usually graphic and can be written for a myriad of genres, including romance, fanta ...

series ''

Please Take My Brother Away! ''Please Take My Brother Away!'' ( zh, 快把我哥带走, known in Japan as ) is a Chinese web manhua series by You.Ling (幽·灵). In 2017, the series was adapted into a Japanese television short anime series by Fanworks and Imagineer with ...

'' by You Ling. It stars

Zhang Zifeng Zhang Zifeng (born 27 August 2001), also known as Wendy Zhang, is a Chinese actress. Regarded as one of the New Four Dan actresses of the post-95s Generation, she is widely considered one of the best young actors in China today. Zhang first ga ...

and

Peng Yuchang Peng Yuchang (, born October 25, 1994) is a Chinese actor and singer. He gained recognition after appearing in '' Our Shining Days'' (2017) and Hu Bo's award-winning film ''An Elephant Sitting Still'' (2018). He also starred in the films '' Go B ...

as a bickering sibling duo, with the fed-up younger sister, Shi Miao, wishing her mischievous brother away, only to wake up and discover he is now her best friend's brother, leading her to uncover his hidden secrets. The film was theatrically released on August 17, 2018.

Plot

Middle school girl Shi Miao is often teased by her mischievous older brother, Shi Fen, and as a result, she doesn’t like him very much. Meanwhile, their parents' relationship is on the verge of collapse, but Shi Fen seems indifferent, which only makes Shi Miao even more frustrated with him. She frequently discusses strategies with her best friend, Miao Miao, hoping to mend her parents' relationship, but all their attempts end in failure. One day, overwhelmed with frustration, Shi Miao makes a birthday wish for someone to take her brother away. To her surprise, her wish comes true. When she wakes up the next morning, Shi Fen has become Miao Miao's brother. It is only then that Shi Miao begins to understand the true intentions behind her brother's past actions.

Cast

as Shi Miao *

as Shi Fen *

Zhao Jinmai Zhao Jinmai (; born 29 September 2002) is a Chinese actress. She is best known for her roles in the children's films '' Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial'' (2014) and '' Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia'' (2015), the sci-fi film ''The Wan ...

as Miao Miao * Sun Zeyuan as Zhen Kaixin * Zhou Yiran as Wan Sui * Liu Guanyi as Wan Xing * Jiang Hongbo as Shi Miao's mother * Xu Guangyu as Shi Miao's father * Chen Xisheng as Policeman

Production

Development

''Go Brother!'' is adapted from the popular

by You Ling. Screenwriter Zhao Yue was captivated by the comic upon first reading it in 2016 and eagerly joined the film project when producer Lü Xu approached her. Given the film industry's typically cautious approach to family-themed films, Zhao aimed to create a story that balanced both familial bonds and youthful energy. Lü, with a deep passion for youth films, saw the story's themes as a perfect fit for his vision. Director Cheng Fen-fen, known for her strong grasp of emotional storytelling, joined the project during the script development phase. Coming from a family with four siblings, she felt a personal connection to the sibling dynamic and hoped to use the film to convey warmth and encourage audiences to cherish family bonds.

Filming

Filming took place primarily in

Xiamen Xiamen,), also known as Amoy ( ; from the Zhangzhou Hokkien pronunciation, zh, c=, s=, t=, p=, poj=Ē͘-mûi, historically romanized as Amoy, is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, People's Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Stra ...

, showcasing locations like Shapowei, Hongshan Tunnel, and Xiamen No.1 High School for school scenes. The production underwent extensive refinement, with the script revised ten times before filming began. Lü even consulted 70 professionals from various fields for feedback.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Go Brother! 2018 films 2018 comedy films Chinese comedy films Films based on manhua 2010s Mandarin-language films Films shot in Fujian Wuzhou Film Distribution films Films about siblings