Film

Next of Kin

1984 · 1h 10m · Drama

Peter wasn't happy with his family, so he found a new one.

IMDb

6.9

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.

Patrick Tierney

Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan

Berj Fazalian

George Deryan

Sirvart Fazlian

Sonya Deryan

Arsinée Khanjian

Azah Deryan

Margaret Loveys

Mrs. Foster

Thomas Tierney

Mr. Foster

Phil Rash

Foster Counsellor

Paul Babiak

Deryan Counsellor

Constantino Magnatta

Video Operator

Andrew Coyne

Counsellor in Elevator

Peg Christopherson

Counsellor in Elevator

Linzee Collins

Receptionist

Robert Kosoy

Boy in Store

Charmaine Lord

Stripper

• Atom EgoyanDirector · Producer · Editor · Writer
• Peter MettlerDirector of Photography

Release date

November 30, 1984

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 10m

Genres

Drama