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The Nephew
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The Nephew

1998-08-28 · 105 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

Twenty years ago, Tony Egan's sister went to America. Nobody ever heard of her again. But now, the message of her death arrives in her town of birth. Only days later, her only son Chad arrives, too. Obviously, his mother took a black husband. Soon, Chad falls for Aislin, who has a bit of a crush on him too. But there is an old conflict going on between her father and Chad's uncle. This conflict resurfaces and begins to draw circles, wider and wider.

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Directors
Eugene Brady
Production companies
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Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Niall TóibínNiall TóibínSean
Sinéad CusackSinéad CusackBrenda O'Boyce
Luke GriffinLuke GriffinPeter O'Boyce
Phelim DrewPhelim DrewPatsy
Donal McCannDonal McCannTony Egan
Pierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanJoe Brady
Tony RohrTony RohrCrony 1
Jimmy KeoghCrony 2
Marcus LynchCrony 3
Birdy SweeneyBirdy SweeneyOld Codger
Aonghus Og McAnallyAonghus Og McAnallyRed Haired Kid
Hill HarperHill HarperChad Egan-Washington
Aislín McGuckinAislín McGuckinAislín Brady
Sean FoxSean FoxLucky Mick
Charlotte BrosnanSwedish Tourist
Lorraine PilkingtonLorraine PilkingtonRachel

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