- Next of Kin (1984 film)
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This article is about the Canadian film. For the Patrick Swayze film, see Next of Kin (1989 film). For other uses of the term next of kin, see Next of Kin (disambiguation).
Next of Kin Directed by Atom Egoyan Produced by Atom Egoyan Written by Atom Egoyan Starring Patrick Tierney
Berge Fazlian
Sirvart Fazlian
Arsinée KhanjianMusic by The Song and Dance Ensemble of Armenia
Atom EgoyanCinematography Peter Mettler Editing by Atom Egoyan Distributed by Connoisseur Video Release date(s) November 30, 1984 (USA) (limited) Running time 72 min. Country Canada
Language English Next of Kin is a 1984 film directed by Atom Egoyan.
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Cast
- Patrick Tierney as Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan
- Berge Fazlian as George Deryan
- Sirvart Fazlian as Sonya Deryan
- Arsinée Khanjian as Azah Deryan
- Margaret Loveys as Mrs. Foster
- Thomas Tierney as Mr. Foster
Plot summary
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.
DVD release
Next of Kin was first made commercially available via a DVD set along with Egoyan's second full-length film, Family Viewing.
External links
- Next of Kin at the Internet Movie Database
- Next of Kin at AllRovi
- Next of Kin/Family Viewing at Rotten Tomatoes
Films directed by Atom Egoyan Feature films Next of Kin (1984) · Family Viewing (1987) · Speaking Parts (1989) · The Adjuster (1991) · Calendar (1993) · Exotica (1994) · The Sweet Hereafter (1997) · Felicia's Journey (1999) · Ararat (2002) · Where the Truth Lies (2005) · Adoration (2008) · Chloe (2009)TV films Short films Howard in Particular (1979) · After Grad with Dad (1980) · Peep Show (1981) · Open House (1982) · Men: A Passion Playground (1985) · Looking for Nothing (1988) · Montréal vu par... / Montreal Sextet segment: En passant (In Passing) (1991) · A Portrait of Arshile (1995) · The Line (2000) · Diaspora (2001) · Chacun son cinéma / To Each His Own Cinema segment: Artaud Double Bill (2007)Categories:- 1984 films
- Canadian drama films
- English-language films
- 1980s drama films
- Adoption-related works
- Directorial debut films
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