Brothers Affleck to take 'Baby' to Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- First-time director Ben Affleck and his actor brother, Casey, are bringing their new film, "Gone Baby Gone," to the 43rd Chicago International Film Festival.

Affleck directed the film based on Dennis Lehane's novel about a 4-year-old girl who goes missing in Boston's seedy underworld.

Casey Affleck plays a private investigator determined to bring the child home.

The brothers are expected to attend the Chicago premiere of the film Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre.

The movie co-stars Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris.

The film festival began Oct. 4 and is scheduled to run through Oct. 17. With offerings from more than 40 countries, it includes 102 feature films, 33 shorts and student films and 14 documentaries.