Movie
In My Father's Den
Overview
War journalist Paul Prior returns to his New Zealand hometown after his father’s death, rekindling strained relationships with his brother and memories of a troubled past. He befriends Celia, a curious and aspiring writer, who shares a fascination with his world. When Celia mysteriously disappears, Paul becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to confront buried secrets and uncover the dark truths of his family and community.
Details
- Release date
- 2004-06-11
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Status
- Released
- Production
- IFMD Ltd., Little Bird, Element X, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, T.H.E. Films, The Film Coy, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
- Country
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Matthew Macfadyen as Paul Prior
- Emily Barclay as Celia
- Miranda Otto as Penny Prior
- Colin Moy as Andrew Prior
- Jimmy Keen as Jonathan
- Jodie Rimmer as Jackie
- Matthew Chamberlain as Jeff
- Vicky Haughton as Miss Seagar
- Antony Starr as Garreth
- Vanessa Riddell as Iris
- Toby Alexander as Paul as Teenager
- Nicholas Hayward as Andrew as Teenager
Crew
- Brad McGann - Director
- Brad McGann - Screenplay
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