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Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Harper Hill, Donal McCann
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Nephew |
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In the aftermath of his mother's death, Chad Washington (played by Harper Hill) arrives in Ireland to live with his Uncle Tony Egan (played by Donal McCann). Tony has been eagerly anticipating his nephew's arrival and has bragged all over town about his sister Karen's son. Tony, and the rest of the town, are shocked to discover that Chad is half black. Tony was unaware that Karen married a black man in America. Although at first Chad's race is a bit of a conversation piece, the townspeople quickly warm up to the handsome and charming young man. Chad meets beautiful Aislin (played by Aislin McGuckin), a young woman who shares an instant connection with Chad. As an artist Chad is inspired to draw sensual sketches of Aislin, which sets tongues wagging. Bar owner Joe Brady (played by Pierce Brosnan) is not impressed by the relationship between his daughter Aislin and the boy from America. Joe's objections have little to do with race and everything to do with his past romantic history with Chad's mother and his bitter relationship with Tony. It seems that twenty years ago when Karen Egan left Ireland it was due to a botched love affair with Joe. Unbeknownst to Joe (and the deceased Karen) Tony had a hand in keeping the two lovers apart. As old secrets rise to the surface they threaten to impact the new love budding between Chad and Aislin.
--Sandra Calhoune, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Nephew |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1980's-1999
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- matchbreaker interference
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Main Char. ethnic: (if not US Caucasian)
- Black
Story of city/rural life?
- urban moving to rural
Culture clash?
- visiting a different culture
Culture of surrounding area:
- Irish
Lover is...
- of another race (interracial loving!)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- artist
Age:
- a teen
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) long girliemon hair
Body type
- (man) average
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- white/grey
Hair style
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) average build
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Irish/McCourt
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- small businessman
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Irish/McCourt
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Ireland
Misc setting
- bar
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- encouraged
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