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70% Critic Match
In My Father's Den
“Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.”
7.0 / 10• 2004• 2h 6m•NR• English
DramaMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Matthew Macfadyen
Paul Prior
Lead
Emily Barclay
Celia
Miranda Otto
Penny Prior
Colin Moy
Andrew Prior
JK
Jimmy Keen
Jonathan
Jodie Rimmer
Jackie
Matthew Chamberlain
Jeff
Vicky Haughton
Miss Seagar
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brad McGann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. In My Father's Den is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
