Forgiven

Forgiven — Plot

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?

• Release date
• August 15, 2007
• Runtime
• 75 min
• Director
• Paul Wilmshurst

Forgiven — Cast

Lucy Cohu Liz Derek Riddell Stephen

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Madeleine Rakic-Platt Sophie Akbar Kurtha Norman Samantha Womack Kate Jason Salkey Richard Daniel Edwards Dave

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Katherine Pedersen Callie