
Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Pau... (Full plot summary below)
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Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.
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| FilmFocusJoe UtichiBoth compulsive and entertaining, striking a perfect balance between drama and thriller and serving up a story that's instantly worth following. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClinePowerfully involving, even if it's also rather heavy-going and sneaky. |
| BBC.comNev PierceThe tale of a prodigal son, misunderstanding and tragedy, this Den is well worth exploring. |
| User ReviewPan CA modern classic on human relationships and lost memory. |
| User ReviewJoey HGreat movie that snuck in under the radar. |
| User ReviewKatherine WWhoa! My sister and I got the privilege of seeing this one on the big screen. It is one of the most intense movies i've ever seen! I loved Matthew's performance but it was completely overshadowed by the strange Celia, played by Emily Barclay. I loved the scenery and more than once I swear I had been to the places they were standing in. I really enjoyed this movie, its was brilliant! |
| User ReviewStephen Mbeautiful movie, the atmosphere is so intense and the acting is outstanding especially Matthew Macfadyen, really a great actor.i wish we would see more of him. |
| User ReviewBrian Wbreath taking! never heard of it, but, i found it impossible to turn off despite the 3am finishing time! i ordered it the day after, such a compelling story, 5 stars! so glad i saw it! |
| User ReviewRaihan IMatthew MacFadyen shows once again just how good he is |
| User ReviewSharon CThis is a brilliant film I'de recommend to everyone - deep, intense, real, dramatic, tragic - the acting is outstanding - watch it! |