Forgiven (2007)
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?
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
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Lucy Cohu as Liz |
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Derek Riddell as Stephen |
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Madeleine Rakic-Platt as Sophie |
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Akbar Kurtha as Norman |
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Samantha Womack as Kate |
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Jason Salkey as Richard |
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Daniel Edwards as Dave |
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Katherine Pedersen as Callie |
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Diane Fletcher as Susan |
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Derek Hutchinson as Detective Sgt. |
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Lolita Chakrabarti as Social Worker |
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Lewis Barfoot as Policewoman |
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Lucy Russell as Family Lawyer |
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Clare Grogan as Conference Chair |
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Kate O'Toole as Barrister |
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Michael Culkin as Judge |
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David Kennedy as Prison Officer |
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Cathy Tyson as Therapist |
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Lucinda Dryzek as Older Sophie |
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Imogen Byron as Older Jessica |
| Directing | Paul Wilmshurst | Director |
| Writing | Paul Wilmshurst | Writer |