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

In My Father's Den Trailers

Cast

Paul Prior

Matthew Macfadyen

Celia

Emily Barclay

Penny Prior

Miranda Otto

Andrew Prior

Colin Moy

Jonathan

Jimmy Keen

Jackie

Jodie Rimmer

Jeff

Matthew Chamberlain

Miss Seagar

Vicky Haughton

Garreth

Antony Starr

Iris

Vanessa Riddell

Paul as Teenager

Toby Alexander

Andrew as Teenager

Nicholas Hayward

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