A short film about two brothers – one who is on the autism spectrum — explores the choices we make, shame, trauma and brotherhood has just made it to one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It will be screened at the festival in September. The film, titled Bhai, has been directed and written by Hamza Bangash. What's interesting about the film is that the actor playing the brother on the autism spectrum identifies as differently-abled. His name is Ayan Javaid and Bhai marks his film debut. Rarely do we see productions that cast differently-abled people that are to play differently-abled people in films. "The film was inspired by the experiences of my collaborator, Mohammad Ali Hashmi – who also plays the role of the co-lead in the film," Bangash told a publication. "Hashmi grew up with a younger sister who is differently-abled. In Pakistan, people who are differently-abled are often hidden away from society, and when depicted in mainstream media – the conversation can be hugely irresponsible," he explained.