Who's your father?

"Who's Yer Father?" is a 2023 Canadian crime comedy film written, produced, and directed by Jeremy Larter. Here are the key points about the film:

Plot

The film follows Larry Constable, a novice private investigator played by Chris Locke, who is hired by a wealthy seafood buyer to investigate black-market lobster sales in Prince Edward Island. He teams up with Rhonda Perry, a scrappy local convenience store owner played by Susan Kent, and together they uncover more than they anticipated124.

Setting and Production

The film is set and shot in Prince Edward Island, capturing the local culture and charm of the island. It was funded in part by Prince Edward Island's new Film Production Fund and produced by 63 Lights Entertainment and Téléfilm Canada. Production began in August 2022, with the screenplay having been written by Larter in 2015 but set aside until the early 2020s14.

Cast

The cast includes Chris Locke as Larry Constable, Susan Kent as Rhonda Perry, and other notable actors such as Jess Salgueiro, Matt Wells, Kaniehtiio Horn, and Steve Lund135.

Reception and Awards

The film premiered at the 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival and was also screened at the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival. Susan Kent won the Joan Orenstein & David Renton Award for Outstanding Performance in Acting at the Atlantic International Film Festival. Both Kent and Locke received Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Lead Performance in a Comedy Film, and Fatema Hoque was nominated for Best Makeup1.

Director's Vision

The title "Who's Yer Father?" is significant as it is a common question in Atlantic Canada used to establish connections between people, reflecting the close-knit community of Prince Edward Island. Larter emphasized the importance of capturing the heart and culture of the islanders and the unique challenges and charms of filming in such a small, tight-knit community4.