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In the enigmatic film, "Brand Upon the Brain!" we follow Guy Maddin, a man wrestling with the shadows of a peculiar past, as he reluctantly ventures back to the desolate Canadian island of his upbringing. This isolated landscape, once brimming with life, housed an orphanage run by his parents, now stands as a silent testament to his haunting memories.
Summoned by the last wish of his dying mother, Guy is tasked with repainting the once-vibrant lighthouse that doubled as the orphanage, a beacon of hope amidst a sea of forgotten children. As he immerses himself in this eerie task, the walls of the lighthouse begin to whisper tales from the past, flooding him with memories of peculiar happenings that once unfolded within its confines.
The narrative takes an intriguing twist as we delve into the clandestine investigation led by the young author and detective, Wendy. In a daring act, Wendy dons the disguise of her brother, Chance, and uncovers a chilling secret that Maddin's ingenious yet eccentric father harbored. This revelation opens a Pandora's box of unsettling truths about the strange scientific experiments that were performed on the unknowing orphans.
The echoes of a child revolt resonate within the weather-beaten walls of the lighthouse, a silent rebellion against the oppressive regime of Guy's parents. As Guy grapples with the ghosts of his past and confronts his long-suppressed childhood memories, the viewer is drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue and suspense, questioning the true nature of the brand upon his brain.
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Brand Upon the Brain! is a comedy movie featuring Isabella Rossellini.
Brand Upon the Brain! is currently streaming on Mubi.