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An intriguing comedy/drama of family relations from Canada's Atom Egoyan, "Next of Kin" follows a young man, undergoing experimental video therapy to resolve problems with his tyrannical parents, who sees a tape about a couple who gave their child up for adoption decades earlier. He then sets out to become their long-lost son. Patrick Tierney, Berge Fazlian star. Then, Egoyan's award-winning satire "Family Viewing" takes a harsh, darkly funny look at a dysfunctional, TV-obsessed clan who can only communicate through electronic media. David Hemblen, Gabrielle Rose star. 168 min. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; Subtitles: English, French, audio commentary by Egoyan; bonus shorts "Howard in Particular" (1979), "Peepshow" (1981), "Open House" (1982); interview; photo gallery; filmography.