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In My Father's Den

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

2004 · 2h 6m

Directed by Brad McGann

6.9

TMDB audience score
114 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Matthew Macfadyen
    Paul Prior

  • Emily Barclay
    Celia

  • Miranda Otto
    Penny Prior

  • Colin Moy
    Andrew Prior

  • Jimmy Keen
    Jonathan

  • Jodie Rimmer
    Jackie

  • Matthew Chamberlain
    Jeff

  • Vicky Haughton
    Miss Seagar

  • Antony Starr
    Garreth

  • Vanessa Riddell
    Iris

  • Toby Alexander
    Paul as Teenager

  • Nicholas Hayward
    Andrew as Teenager

  • Liam Herbert
    Andrew as Child

  • Asher Emanuel
    Paul as Child

  • Sian Davis
    Clerk

  • Josephine Davison
    Scottish Woman

  • Geoff Dolan
    O'Neill

  • Geraldine Brophy
    Det. Farnon