‘We The Animals’ Trailer: Enter The World Of Three Young Brothers In This Sundance Standout

The new trailer for “We the Animals” perfectly encapsulates what is sure to be a film that will surprise audiences. The footage shown gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of three young brothers, dealing with the world around them as they grow up, while also experiencing an uncertain home life with their father and mother.

The film has played at a variety of festivals this year, including Tribeca and Sundance, winning an award at the latter. “We the Animals” comes from director Jeremiah Zagar, who is best known for his documentary work. Zagar’s documentary experience can be seen in this film, with its raw nature. In our review from Sundance, we raved about director Zagar, saying, “His film is a complicated coming-of-age tale that not only brings refreshing insights but gives us beautifully rendered images that have the power to haunt you for days.”

“We the Animals” stars Evan Rosado, Isaiah Kristian, Josiah Gabriel, Sheila Vand, and Raúl Castillo. The film was written by Dan Kitrosser and Zagar.

“We the Animals” will hit theaters, courtesy of The Orchard, on August 17.

Here’s the official synopsis:

Us three. Us brothers. Us kings, inseparable. Three boys tear through their childhood, in the midst of their young parents’ volatile love that makes and unmakes the family many times over. While Manny and Joel grow into versions of their loving and unpredictable father, Ma seeks to shelter her youngest, Jonah, in the cocoon of home. More sensitive and conscious than his older siblings, Jonah increasingly embraces an imagined world all his own. With a screenplay by Dan Kitrosser and Jeremiah Zagar based on the celebrated Justin Torres novel, WE THE ANIMALS is a visceral coming-of-age story propelled by layered performances from its astounding cast – including three talented, young first-time actors – and stunning animated sequences which bring Jonah’s torn inner world to life. Drawing from his documentary background, director Jeremiah Zagar creates an immersive portrait of working class family life and brotherhood.