In My Father's Den
2004 · 126 min · Director: Brad McGann
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.
Emotional fingerprint
In My Father's Den (2004) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 35%, Confusion 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Confusion, Anxiety. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Confusion and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Tension
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 48 % | 45 % | 33 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 46 % | 38 % | 31 % | 33 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 26 % | 27 % | 27 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Curiosity | 40 % | 18 % | 24 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Sadness | 39 % | 19 % | 26 % | 18 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 28 % | 35 % | 23 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Sadness | 48 % | 33 % | 40 % | 24 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Empathy | 49 % | 33 % | 39 % | 28 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 33 % | 36 % | 41 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 30 % | 38 % | 44 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Empathy | 57 % | 31 % | 43 % | 41 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Tension | 65 % | 38 % | 45 % | 57 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 70 % | 41 % | 48 % | 69 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 43 % | 48 % | 65 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 45 % | 45 % | 63 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 71 % | 53 % | 51 % | 68 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 80 % | 64 % | 64 % | 79 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Tension | 86 % | 76 % | 73 % | 75 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Sadness | 85 % | 81 % | 76 % | 49 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 123′ | Sadness | 82 % | 78 % | 78 % | 30 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Celia
Jonathan
Jackie
Jeff
Miss Seagar
Iris
Paul as Teenager
Andrew as Teenager
Andrew as Child
Paul as Child
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Details
- Directed by
- Brad McGann
- Written by
- Brad McGann, Maurice Gee
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2004
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Country
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
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