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.
In My Father's Den
“Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.”
Overview
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.
Director
Brad McGann
Status
Released
Production
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
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
Anne Chamberlain
Policewoman
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