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In My Father's Den
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In My Father's Den

Jun 11, 2004
2h 6m
★ 7.0

Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.

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.

Genres

Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Production Companies

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
Icon Productions

In My Father's Den Trailers

Cast

Matthew Macfadyen

Paul Prior

Matthew Macfadyen

Emily Barclay

Celia

Emily Barclay

Miranda Otto

Penny Prior

Miranda Otto

Colin Moy

Andrew Prior

Colin Moy

Jimmy Keen

Jonathan

Jimmy Keen

Jodie Rimmer

Jackie

Jodie Rimmer

Matthew Chamberlain

Jeff

Matthew Chamberlain

Vicky Haughton

Miss Seagar

Vicky Haughton

Antony Starr

Garreth

Antony Starr

Vanessa Riddell

Iris

Vanessa Riddell

Toby Alexander

Paul as Teenager

Toby Alexander

Nicholas Hayward

Andrew as Teenager

Nicholas Hayward

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