a brother promise be a wonderful family film . this be a biography of dan jansen and a champion olympic speed skater . the movie depict this athlete life from a young age through full adulthood . the love and support of the family member be evident throughout . how dan and the rest of his family handle winning and losing race be a life lesson for all of u . the commitment and determination of dan coach and his teammate and show what it take to make a real team . how dan and his family deal with a devastate illness of a loved one be depict without undo sentiment or sugarcoating . the faith of the family be show in basic term and be obviously a major part of their life . this be a powerful family film which can be meaningful for a person of any age .