Forgiven
Synopsis
Suburban housewife Liz discovers that husband Stephen is abusing their daughter. She confronts him and reports him to the authorities, but also decides to try to help him recover from what must be "a sickness". Stephen is tried and imprisoned. When he leaves prison, Liz arranges for him to receive treatment at a residential clinic for sex offenders, where he undergoes intensive therapy. Stephen finally faces his guilt and the consequences of his abuse. The family decide to rebuild their lives together. Is this right? Is it even possible? And – if they do - what's the emotional cost?
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Lucy Cohu
Liz
Derek Riddell
Stephen
Madeleine Rakic-Platt
Sophie
Akbar Kurtha
Norman
Samantha Womack
Kate
Jason Salkey
Richard
Daniel Edwards
Dave
Katherine Pedersen
Callie
Diane Fletcher
Susan
Derek Hutchinson
Detective Sgt.
Lolita Chakrabarti
Social Worker
Lewis Barfoot
Policewoman
Lucy Russell
Family Lawyer
Clare Grogan
Conference Chair
Kate O'Toole
Barrister
Michael Culkin
Judge
David Kennedy
Prison Officer
Cathy Tyson
Therapist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wilmshurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wilmshurst
- Original Title
- Forgiven
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wilmshurst
Paul Wilmshurst
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wilmshurst
Director
Paul Wilmshurst
Writer
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What is Forgiven about?
Suburban housewife Liz discovers that husband Stephen is abusing their daughter. She confronts him and reports him to the authorities, but also decides to try to help him recover from what must be "a sickness". Stephen is tried and imprisoned. When he leaves prison, Liz arranges for him to receive treatment at a residential clinic for sex offenders, where he undergoes intensive therapy. Stephen finally faces his guilt and the consequences of his abuse. The family decide to rebuild their lives together. Is this right? Is it even possible? And – if they do - what's the emotional cost?
Who directed Forgiven?
Forgiven was directed by Paul Wilmshurst.
Who stars in Forgiven?
The principal cast of Forgiven includes Lucy Cohu, Derek Riddell, Madeleine Rakic-Platt, Akbar Kurtha, Samantha Womack.
When was Forgiven released and how long is it?
Forgiven was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.