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

2004-06-11 · 126 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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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Directors
Brad McGann
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
Countries
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew MacfadyenMatthew MacfadyenPaul Prior
Emily BarclayEmily BarclayCelia
Miranda OttoMiranda OttoPenny Prior
Colin MoyColin MoyAndrew Prior
Jimmy KeenJonathan
Jodie RimmerJodie RimmerJackie
Matthew ChamberlainMatthew ChamberlainJeff
Vicky HaughtonVicky HaughtonMiss Seagar
Antony StarrAntony StarrGarreth
Vanessa RiddellVanessa RiddellIris
Toby AlexanderToby AlexanderPaul as Teenager
Nicholas HaywardAndrew as Teenager
Liam HerbertAndrew as Child
Asher EmanuelPaul as Child
Sian DavisSian DavisClerk
Josephine DavisonJosephine DavisonScottish Woman
Geoff DolanGeoff DolanO'Neill
Geraldine BrophyGeraldine BrophyDet. Farnon
Anne ChamberlainPolicewoman

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