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Feature film — 2004

In My Father's Den (2004)

6.92h 6mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 114 votes.

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

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Director: Brad McGann

On screen

Cast & crew

Matthew Macfadyen as Paul Prior

Matthew Macfadyen

Paul Prior

Emily Barclay as Celia

Emily Barclay

Celia

Miranda Otto as Penny Prior

Miranda Otto

Penny Prior

Colin Moy as Andrew Prior

Colin Moy

Andrew Prior

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Jimmy Keen

Jonathan

Jodie Rimmer as Jackie

Jodie Rimmer

Jackie

Matthew Chamberlain as Jeff

Matthew Chamberlain

Jeff

Vicky Haughton as Miss Seagar

Vicky Haughton

Miss Seagar

Antony Starr as Garreth

Antony Starr

Garreth

Vanessa Riddell as Iris

Vanessa Riddell

Iris

Toby Alexander as Paul as Teenager

Toby Alexander

Paul as Teenager

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Nicholas Hayward

Andrew as Teenager

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