This Is My Father (1999) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Paul Quinn scripted and made his directorial debut with this period drama about middle-aged schoolteacher Kieran Johnson (James Caan), who finds evidence indicating that his real father was an Irish farmer and not a French seaman as he had been told. Since his mute and paralyzed mother offers no answers, he investigates by traveling to an Irish village with his teenage nephew (Jacob Tierney). After this prologue, the film flashes back to the family roots: Kieran's mother Fiona Flynn (Moya Farrelly) back home from convent school, catches the eye of dirt tenant farmer Kieran O'Day (Aidan Quinn). Their romance gets underway despite disapprovals from family and friends. Shown at 1998 film fests (Montreal, Toronto). - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Aidan Quinn, James Caan, Stephen Rea, John Cusack, Moya Farrelly
Theatrical Release Date:
05/07/1999
DVD Release Date:
10/05/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for a scene of sexuality and brief language.
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Filmline International, Hummingbird Communications
Director(s):
Paul Quinn
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Fathers and Sons, Discovering One's Heritage, Class Differences, Star-Crossed Lovers
Tone:
Atmospheric, Heartwarming, Lyrical, Bittersweet, Gentle
Keywords:
Irish-American, heritage, nephew, teacher, village
Country of Origin:
USA (05-07-1999)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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