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
Next of Kin
Directed by Atom Egoyan
Produced by Atom Egoyan
Written by Atom Egoyan
Starring Patrick Tierney
Berge Fazlian
Sirvart Fazlian
Arsinée Khanjian
Music by The Song and Dance Ensemble of Armenia
Atom Egoyan
Cinematography Peter Mettler
Editing by Atom Egoyan
Distributed by Connoisseur Video
Release date(s) November 30, 1984 (USA) (limited)
Running time 72 min.
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Language English
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Next of Kin is a 1984 film directed by Atom Egoyan.

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[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] DVD Release

Next of Kin was first made commercially available via a DVD set along with Egoyan's second full-length film, Family Viewing.

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