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"Boromir was always the soldier. They were so alike, he and my father. Proud. Stubborn even. But strong."
"I think you have strength of a different kind. And one day your father will see it.
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—Faramir and Pippin[src]

Faramir is a major character in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, portrayed by David Wenham.

Faramir is the second-born son of Denethor II, the younger brother of Boromir, the husband of Lady Éowyn, and the brother-in-law of Éomer.

Background[]

Faramir was born in Minas Tirith as the second-born child and son of Finduilas and Denethor. Growing up, Faramir and Boromir grew close since childhood. While Denethor had tend to favor his older son, the two brothers never had a rivalry.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers[]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King[]

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