The Nephew
Encyclopedia
The Nephew is a 1998
film directed by Eugene Brady, which tells the story of a young biracial American
man, Chad Egan-Washington (played by Hill Harper
).
immigrant, Chad has traveled overseas to the small island community which was his mother's hometown. In addition to facing the initial prejudices of his mother's estranged family, Chad finds himself the unwitting center of an ongoing conflict between his uncle Tony (Donal McCann
) and local bar owner Joe Brady (Pierce Brosnan
), who have been at loggerheads since Chad's mother left twenty years before. Further complications ensue when Chad develops a relationship with Brady's daughter, as the young and sexy Peter O'Boyce (David Quinn
) looks on in disgust and arousal. The young Quinn's character then attempts to stop the ensuing romance, and in doing so, lands himself in some 'mega-trouble'. Romance, the young boy later describes in a thick Rathnew accent, in echo with the film itself, is "an American ting".
, Wicklow Town
, Wicklow Head
.
1998 in film
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film directed by Eugene Brady, which tells the story of a young biracial American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
man, Chad Egan-Washington (played by Hill Harper
Hill Harper
Francis Harper , known professionally as Hill Harper, is an American film, television and stage actor, and author. An alumnus of Harvard Law School, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr...
).
Plot
Following the death of his mother, an IrishIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
immigrant, Chad has traveled overseas to the small island community which was his mother's hometown. In addition to facing the initial prejudices of his mother's estranged family, Chad finds himself the unwitting center of an ongoing conflict between his uncle Tony (Donal McCann
Donal McCann
Donal McCann was an Irish stage, film, and television actor best known for his roles in the works of Brian Friel and for his lead role in John Huston's last film, The Dead.-Early life:...
) and local bar owner Joe Brady (Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist. After leaving school at 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration, but trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years...
), who have been at loggerheads since Chad's mother left twenty years before. Further complications ensue when Chad develops a relationship with Brady's daughter, as the young and sexy Peter O'Boyce (David Quinn
David Quinn
David Quinn may refer to:* David Quinn , British bird artist* David Quinn , US actor become teacher and co-founder of Allrecipes* David Quinn , former Boston University player and past assistant coach...
) looks on in disgust and arousal. The young Quinn's character then attempts to stop the ensuing romance, and in doing so, lands himself in some 'mega-trouble'. Romance, the young boy later describes in a thick Rathnew accent, in echo with the film itself, is "an American ting".
Locations
Locations in Ireland used for shooting The Nephew included RoundwoodRoundwood
Roundwood, historically known as Tochar , is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was listed as having a population of 589 in the census of 2006....
, Wicklow Town
Wicklow
Wicklow) is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of Dublin on the east coast of the island, it has a population of 10,070 according to the 2006 census. The town is situated to the east of the N11 route between Dublin and Wexford. Wicklow is also connected to the rail...
, Wicklow Head
Wicklow Head
Wicklow Head is a headland near the southeast edge of the town of Wicklow in County Wicklow, approximately 3 km from the centre of the town.Geographically, it is the easternmost point on the mainland of the Republic of Ireland.-See also:...
.