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Beautifully filmed and totally absorbing mystery about family secrets.
Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter
In My Father's Den
Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.
2004 · 2h 6m · R
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Brad McGann
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.
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