In My Father's Den

– Paul (Macfadyen), a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 7 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
In My Father's Den (2004)

Paul (Macfadyen), a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia (Barclay) he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families (Otto, Moy), frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.

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In My Father's Den (2004) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 Oct 2004

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Brad McGann

Writer:

Maurice Gee (novel), Brad McGann (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Matthew Macfadyen, Miranda Otto, Emily Barclay, Colin Moy

Plot:

Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.

Awards:

19 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Tartan

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%