The Other One

Synopsis

Eighteen-year-old Johanna faces a choice as she nears high school graduation in the documentary "The Other One." She must decide whether to pursue further studies or remain at home to help her parents care for her disabled sibling. Directed by Marie-Magdalena Kochová, the film follows Johanna's experiences as a "glass child," a term for siblings of special-needs children who often feel overlooked. The narrative captures the emotional challenges and sacrifices within family dynamics. The film runs for 87 minutes and is produced in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.