Next of Kin (1984)

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Overview

A directionless young adult stuck in a tense home life attends video-recorded family therapy and becomes fascinated by another family’s session. After learning they once gave up a child, he reaches out and slips into their lives, hoping to find belonging and help mend their strained relationships.

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Review Summary

Pros: funny, wry observations; thought-provoking identity search; tender family moments | Cons: very slim plot; odd, wacky tone; short running time

Will You Like This?

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like offbeat, funny-sad stories about identity and chosen family, with a slightly weird edge and gentle humor; Not for you if you want fast pacing or clear-cut answers like in The Graduate.

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Cast

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Patrick Tierney

Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan

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Berj Fazalian

George Deryan

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Sirvart Fazlian

Sonya Deryan

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Arsinée Khanjian

Azah Deryan

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Margaret Loveys

Mrs. Foster

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Thomas Tierney

Mr. Foster

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Phil Rash

Foster Counsellor

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Paul Babiak

Deryan Counsellor

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Constantino Magnatta

Video Operator

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Andrew Coyne

Counsellor in Elevator

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Peg Christopherson

Counsellor in Elevator

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Linzee Collins

Receptionist

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Robert Kosoy

Boy in Store

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Charmaine Lord

Stripper

Featured Comments/Tips

moonkodi

Underatted on here in my opinion. Relatable and natural characters and an interesting idea for a story. A good build up and an emotional core. It stays far away from the main character being the usual fantasist weirdo.