Next of Kin (1984)

  • NR
  • 11/30/1984 (CA)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 10m

Overview

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.

Atom Egoyan

Writer, Director

Cast

Patrick Tierney's headshot

Patrick Tierney

Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan
Berj Fazalian's headshot

Berj Fazalian

George Deryan
Sirvart Fazlian's headshot

Sirvart Fazlian

Sonya Deryan
Arsinée Khanjian's headshot

Arsinée Khanjian

Azah Deryan
Margaret Loveys's headshot

Margaret Loveys

Mrs. Foster
Thomas Tierney's headshot

Thomas Tierney

Mr. Foster
Phil Rash's headshot

Phil Rash

Foster Counsellor
Paul Babiak's headshot

Paul Babiak

Deryan Counsellor

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