Nine-year-old Yerkin lives alone in a remote corner of Kazakstan, attending class by day and selling homemade bricks in his free time. When his brother, Aidos, returns to the village, Yerkin comes to realize his sibling may not have his best interests at heart. With vibrant cinematography and a dash of humor, Little Brother offers up a fascinating view at how this part of the world operates in the current day while keeping a foot firmly planted in the past.