Next of Kin
Released: November 30, 1984Runtime: 70 min
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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Patrick Tierney
as Peter Foster
Berj Fazlian
as George Deryan
Sirvart Fazlian
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Arsinee Khanjian
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Margaret Loveys
as Mrs. Foster
Thomas Tierney
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Phil Rash
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Paul Babiak
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Constantino Magnatta
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