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Forgiven (2007)
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Cast: Lucy Cohu, Derek Riddell, Madeleine Rakic-Platt, Akbar Kurtha
Runtime75 min
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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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Forgiven (2007) is a drama film directed by Paul Wilmshurst that explores a family's journey to reconcile after the father's abuse of their daughter. While the film's critical reception is not widely documented, it seems to have resonated with audiences, holding a rating of 7.0/10 on IMDb based on over 200 user reviews.
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With its emotional exploration of family, guilt, and redemption, and featuring powerful performances from the cast, Forgiven (2007) directed by Paul Wilmshurst offers a compelling and nuanced examination of the human capacity for change and forgiveness.
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Forgiveness is the process of waiving any negative feeling or desire for punishment.
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