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This Is My Father

R1h 59m1999Paul Quinn
IMDb: 8.9/10Rotten: 78%
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"A Journey of the Heart."

When schoolteacher Kieran Johnson discovers that his father was not a French sailor (as he had been led to believe) but rather an Irish farmer, he looks to his mother for answers. When she refuses to provide any, Kieran travels to Ireland.

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What is This Is My Father (1999) about?

When schoolteacher Kieran Johnson discovers that his father was not a French sailor (as he had been led to believe) but rather an Irish farmer, he looks to his mother for answers. When she refuses to provide any, Kieran travels to Ireland.

Who stars in This Is My Father?

This Is My Father stars Aidan Quinn (Kieran O'Day), James Caan (Kieran Johnson), Stephen Rea (Mission Priest), John Cusack (Eddie Sharp), Jacob Tierney (Jack). The film was directed by Paul Quinn.

How long is This Is My Father?

This Is My Father has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is This Is My Father worth watching?

This Is My Father holds an IMDb rating of 8.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama, Romance, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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