In My Father's Den

In My Father's Den

2004 · 126 min · EN · 6.9 (114 votes)
Dir. Brad McGann · Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Emily Barclay, Miranda Otto, Colin Moy, Jimmy Keen, Jodie Rimmer · Music Simon Boswell

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

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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.

VIBE

A brooding, atmospheric drama that feels like a slow descent into a suppressed past. It's a quiet, character-driven mystery set against a starkly beautiful, isolated landscape, exploring the heavy weight of secrets and unspoken truths.

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