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In My Father's Den

2004 · 126 min

A slow-burning, melancholic mystery that burrows into family secrets and small-town judgment, leaving a lingering ache.

Tagline
Who you set out to be isn't always who you become.
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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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • grief
  • identity
  • isolation
  • memory
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, mystery, thriller
Directed by
Brad McGann
Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
126 min
Country
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Languages
English

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