In My Father's Den

In My Father's Den

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

2004126 min7.0 / 10

A dark, introspective mystery about a man returning home to confront family secrets and a disappearance that forces him to reckon with his suppressed past.

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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