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The Nephew (1998)

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

  • 105 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.5/10 (1476 votes)

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Plot

In a quaint and close-knit Irish town, the Egan family is rocked by the unexpected arrival of a message bearing sorrowful news. Their long-lost daughter and sister, who disappeared to America two decades ago, has passed away. The poignant silence she left behind is suddenly broken by the appearance of her son, Chad, on their doorstep, ready to scatter his mother's ashes in her native homeland. The family is taken aback, not because of their grief, but by the fact that Chad is African-American, a testament to a passionate interracial love story they knew nothing about. Chad, who carries the vibrancy of Harlem in his spirit, brings an unexpected twist to the tranquil Irish town. He soon finds himself drawn to the enchanting Aislin, a local girl whose heart throbs with a similar fondness for him. Despite the sweetness of this budding romance, a bitter feud simmers beneath the surface, a long-standing conflict between Aislin's father and Chad's uncle. As this old dispute resurfaces, it begins to ripple out, casting ever-widening circles of tension and discord. The Nephew is a compelling exploration of familial ties, hidden pasts, and the power of love to transcend boundaries. As Chad navigates the labyrinth of family secrets and simmering rivalries, the small Irish town is confronted with its own prejudices and fears, all while the ghosts of the past begin to stir.

Where to watch The Nephew?

The Nephew is a drama movie featuring Niall Tóibín and directed by Eugene Brady.

It is possible to buy The Nephew on Amazon Video.