In My Father's Den
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2004-06-11
Runtime: 126 mins
Director: Brad McGann
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original title: In My Father's Den
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
Production Countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom
Cast
Matthew Macfadyen
Emily Barclay
Miranda Otto
Colin Moy
Jimmy Keen
Jodie Rimmer
Matthew Chamberlain
Vicky Haughton
Antony Starr
Vanessa Riddell
Toby Alexander
Nicholas Hayward
Liam Herbert
Asher Emanuel
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