(1998) is an Irish-American drama that explores themes of family secrets, religious oppression, and ancestral roots. It is notable for being a family project created by the Quinn brothers: written and directed by Paul Quinn , starring Aidan Quinn , and filmed by cinematographer Declan Quinn . Plot Summary The story follows two parallel timelines:
Through flashbacks narrated by a local woman, the film reveals the tragic romance between Fiona Flynn (Moya Farrelly), a spirited woman from a prosperous family, and Kieran O’Day (Aidan Quinn), a shy, poor tenant farmer. Their love is condemned by both the class divide and the local Catholic Church. Movie Essentials Parents guide - This Is My Father (1998) - IMDb
Kieran Johnson (James Caan), a lonely high school teacher from Chicago, discovers an old photograph of his mother with a mysterious man in Ireland. Following his mother's stroke, which left her unable to speak, he travels to Ireland with his nephew to uncover the truth about his biological father.
