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?
2007-08-15
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Cast
Director
Paul Wilmshurst
Lucy Cohu as Liz
Derek Riddell as Stephen
Akbar Kurtha as Norman
Samantha Womack as Kate
Jason Salkey as Richard
Daniel Edwards as Dave
Diane Fletcher as Susan
Derek Hutchinson as Detective Sgt.
Lolita Chakrabarti as Social Worker
Lucy Russell as Family Lawyer
Clare Grogan as Conference Chair
Kate O'Toole as Barrister
Michael Culkin as Judge
David Kennedy as Prison Officer
Cathy Tyson as Therapist
Lucinda Dryzek as Older Sophie
Imogen Byron as Older Jessica