In my father's den

DramaThriller    |    2004    |    122 min    |   
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När den världsvane fotografen och journalisten Paul återvänder till sin slumrande hemstad för att närvara vid faderns begravning hyllas han som en hjälte. Samtidigt river hans närvaro upp gamla sår hos släkt och vänner som aldrig fått chansen att läka.

En dag träffar han den unga skolflickan Celia, som fascineras av Paul och berättelserna ur hans liv. De inleder en intensiv vänskap, tills den dag Celia plötsligt försvinner. Misstankarna riktas genast mot Paul, som nu måste lista ut vad som hänt henne och samtidigt konfrontera sitt förflutna...

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Empire Magazine
”DAZZLING. A HYPNOTIC AND GRIPPING DRAMA THAT MAKES A REFRESHING CHANGE WITH ITS SUBTLE RIFFS ON THRILLER CONVENTIONS. The mystery is so involving simply because the people involved are so fascinating and well-drawn. Gorgeous photography and excellent performances. An impressive debut”
Marie Claire
”MATTHEW MACFADYEN COMMANDS THE SCREEN IN BRAD MCGANN'S ASTONISHING MOVIE. It's a beautifully observed film. A smashing performance by newcomer Emily Barclay. Baz Bamigboye DAILY MAIL Extremely impressive”
GQ Magazine
”ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING DEBUTS I'VE SEEN IN SOME TIME. Wonderfully acted and boasting a haunting script... this really is a thought provoking cinematic treat. Mariella Frostrup HARPERS & QUEEN An excellent, atmospheric drama-cum-thriller.”
The Times
”BEAUTIFULLY ACCOMPLISHED AND TAUT AS A WIRE, this New Zealand thriller is built on powerful performances from Macfadyen and Emily Barclay.”
Film Review
”THIS YEAR'S WHALE RIDER IS IN MY FATHER'S DEN... AN INTELLIGENT NUANCED DRAMA. MACFADYEN IS SUPERBLY UNDERSTATED.”
ELLE
”COMPELLING MURDER MYSTERY”
In Style
”POWERFUL AND MOVING”
Observer
”Sparkles atmospherically”
All Movie Guide
”Intelligently crafted and penetrating”
Urban Cinefile
”A riveting drama, marrying a poignant coming of age story with mystery thriller elements”
Movie Review
”Undoubtley one of Australasia’s best movies”
Tiscali UK
”The best film to come out of New Zealand since Whale Rider”
UK Screen
”A fine, moody performance”
In my father's den

Genre

DramaThriller

Year

2004

Country

New Zealand

Director

Brad Mcgann

Actors

Matthew Macfadyen
Miranda Otto
Emily Barclay
Colin Moy
Jimmy Keen

Links

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Length

122 min
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