The Nephew (1998)

A little island off Ireland. A small town. An old conflict. Fresh wind.

Director:

Eugene Brady

Writers:

Eugene Brady (story), Doug Mayfield (story)

Stars:

Niall Toibin, Sinéad Cusack, Luke Griffin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Niall Toibin	...	Sean
Sinéad Cusack	...	Brenda O'Boyce
Luke Griffin	...	Peter O'Boyce
Phelim Drew	...	Patsy
Donal McCann	...	Tony Egan
Pierce Brosnan	...	Joe Brady
Tony Rohr	...	Crony #1
Jimmy Keogh	...	Crony #2
Marcus Lynch	...	Crony #3
Birdy Sweeney	...	Old Codger
Aonghus Og McAnally	...	Red Haired Kid
Hill Harper	...	Chad Egan-Washington
Aislín McGuckin	...	Aislín Brady
Lorraine Pilkington	...	Rachel
David Quinn	...	Dermot O'Boyce

Storyline

Twenty years ago, Tony Egan's sister went to America. Nobody ever heard of her again. But now, the message of her death arrives in her town of birth. Only days later, her only son Chad arrives, too. Obviously, his mother took an African-American husband. Soon, Chad falls for Aislin, who has a bit of a crush on him too. But there is an old conflict going on between her father and Chad's uncle. This conflict resurfaces and begins to draw circles, wider and wider.

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Plot Keywords:

ireland | african american | two word title | biracial | interracial relationship | 

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Taglines:

They're worlds apart, but closer than anyone could believe.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

The drawings done by Chad (Hill Harper), were painted by Irishman James Hanley.

User Reviews

Unexpectedly genuine

It is a touching movie about characters with cultural differences which are instrumental in the resolution of unspoken injustices. The scenery of Ireland is breathtaking and the pace of the film is soothing. Pierce Brosnan is to be commended for bringing out the nature of his people and how their sentiments merge with the beauty of his native land.

Details

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 1998 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Un amor por descubrir

Filming Locations:

Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Irish DreamTime, World 2000 Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1