The Nephew

The Nephew

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

1998 · 105 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

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 a black 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.

Directed by Eugene Brady · Written by Eugene Brady

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Niall Tóibín 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

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