In My Father's Den

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

2004 2h 6m EN

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6.9

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7.4

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★6.9TMDB · 114🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes★7.4IMDB · 7,929

DramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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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.

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

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brad McGann
Writers: Brad McGann
Languages: English
Countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brad McGann, shot by Stuart Dryburgh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Simon Boswell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chris Plummer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Matthew Macfadyen and Emily Barclay and Miranda Otto carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0385017 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brad McGann directs. Stuart Dryburgh behind the camera. Simon Boswell scores. Chris Plummer cuts. Produced in New Zealand, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Brad McGann, shot by Stuart Dryburgh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Simon Boswell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Chris Plummer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Matthew Macfadyen and Emily Barclay and Miranda Otto carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.".
8IMDB entry: tt0385017 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 17 themes, including "sibling relationship", "soulmates", "funeral", "loss of loved one".