Forgiven

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?

Directed by Paul Wilmshurst

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Cast

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

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