Next of Kin
Twenty-three-year old Peter Foster is an only child who lives at home, where he constantly hears his parents arguing. Because Peter does nothing all day, the family goes to a clinic where a therapist videotapes them. After Peter watches his tape, he views the tape of a troubled Armenian family, who gave their only son away for adoption when they arrived in Canada. Peter decides to visit this family, and he pretends to be their son, Bedros Deryan. The Deryan family welcomes him with open arms, and Peter tries to patch up the poor relationship between George Deryan and his daughter Azah.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Atom Egoyan |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (23 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a delicate balance between situational comedy and a drama of identity, relying on the contrast between Peter's sterile reality and the warm, chaotic world of the Deryan household. It explores the search for belonging through a benevolent deception.
What lingers after viewing is a surprisingly tender portrait of how a fabricated family can mend real fractures, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste of connection found in unlikely places. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Atom Egoyan
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, for a gently humorous and heartfelt story.
🎭 Cast
Patrick Tierney
Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan
Berj Fazalian
George Deryan
Sirvart Fazlian
Sonya Deryan
Arsinée Khanjian
Azah Deryan
Margaret Loveys
Mrs. Foster
Thomas Tierney
Mr. Foster
Phil Rash
Foster Counsellor
Paul Babiak
Deryan Counsellor
Constantino Magnatta
Video Operator
Andrew Coyne
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