Next of Kin
“Peter wasn't happy with his family, so he found a new one.”
Synopsis
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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Edited by Atom EgoyanShot by Peter Mettler
Also known as
- Die nächsten Angehörigende
- Proches Parentsfr
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Cast & Crew
12 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Berj Fazlian
as George Deryan
Sirvart Fazlian
as Sonya Deryan
Arsinee Khanjian
as Azah Deryan
Margaret Loveys
as Mrs. Foster
Thomas Tierney
as Mr. Foster
Andrew Coyne
as Counsellor in Elevator
Patrick Tierney
as Peter Foster
Phil Rash
as Foster Counsellor
Paul Babiak
as Deryan Counsellor
Constantino Magnatta
as Video Operator
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1Other crew
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