Big Brother

Pandora Halfdanarson, an Iowa doll-maker, leads a meticulously ordered life with her health-conscious husband and stepchildren. This carefully constructed world is upended when her estranged older brother, Edison, a once-charismatic jazz pianist, arrives for a visit. Pandora is confronted with a man she barely recognizes, now morbidly obese and in dire need of help.

Driven by a profound sense of sibling loyalty and a history of shared experience, Pandora makes a drastic decision to save him, a choice that threatens to unravel her marriage and redefine her understanding of familial obligation. This story explores the complex interplay of love, sacrifice, and personal responsibility, delving into the emotional landscape of addiction, body image, and the unwavering bonds that tie us to our past.