Next of Kin (1984)
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.
Director: Atom Egoyan
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Patrick Tierney as Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan |
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Berj Fazalian as George Deryan |
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Sirvart Fazlian as Sonya Deryan |
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Arsinée Khanjian as Azah Deryan |
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Margaret Loveys as Mrs. Foster |
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Thomas Tierney as Mr. Foster |
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Phil Rash as Foster Counsellor |
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Paul Babiak as Deryan Counsellor |
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Constantino Magnatta as Video Operator |
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Andrew Coyne as Counsellor in Elevator |
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Peg Christopherson as Counsellor in Elevator |
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Linzee Collins as Receptionist |
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Robert Kosoy as Boy in Store |
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Charmaine Lord as Stripper |
| Directing | Atom Egoyan | Director |
| Writing | Atom Egoyan | Writer |
| Production | Atom Egoyan | Producer |
| Art | Ross Nichol | Art Direction |
| Production | Camelia Frieberg | Production Manager |
| Production | Jeremy Podeswa | Production Manager |
| Sound | Daniel Pellerin | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | David Rokeby | Sound Designer |
| Crew | Marc Mercury | Stunts |
| Editing | Atom Egoyan | Editor |
| Editing | Bruce McDonald | Editorial Production Assistant |
| Sound | George Doering | Music |
| Camera | Peter Mettler | Director of Photography |