Broughtupsy

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The story follows twenty-year-old Akâua as she returns to Jamaica to reconnect with her estranged sister Tamika after the death of their brother Bryson. Carrying his remains, Akâua hopes to mend their fractured family while revisiting meaningful childhood locations. However, their time together reveals the deep differences shaped by their experiences and Akâua's disconnection from her cultural roots. Over two weeks, the sisters confront their past and the emotional chasm between them, exploring themes of family, loss, and identity.