Forgiven (2007)

4.0/10 75 min

Overview

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?

Cast

Lucy Cohu

Liz

Derek Riddell

Stephen

Akbar Kurtha

Norman

Samantha Womack

Kate

Jason Salkey

Richard

Daniel Edwards

Dave

Diane Fletcher

Susan

Derek Hutchinson

Detective Sgt.

Lolita Chakrabarti

Social Worker

Lucy Russell

Family Lawyer

Clare Grogan

Conference Chair

Kate O'Toole

Barrister

Michael Culkin

Judge

David Kennedy

Prison Officer

Cathy Tyson

Therapist

Lucinda Dryzek

Older Sophie

Imogen Byron

Older Jessica

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