The Forgiving (2020)

I will wash my hands in innocence.

The Forgiving (2020) poster

Avi Brickman is a middle-aged man still broken from the tragic death of his eight-year-old daughter five years earlier. When he is suddenly fired from his job, a thin threaded lifeline to his shattered existence, he decides to kill himself in the very home where the accident occurred. However, when he arrives at the isolated house in the woods, he finds a woman and her young daughter taking shelter there. During one long night, in his confused state of mind, he is haunted by the ghosts of his past as he confronts his guilt and pain to a cathartic and unexpected conclusion.

Director: David J. Stern
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ross Godwin
Editing: Kat Parker
Production: Marketing for Change Co.
Country: United States of America
Budget: $8,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Stories of Hope and Redemption

Keywords

husband wife relationship, suicide attempt, forgiveness, redemption, muse, tragedy, family drama, writer, loss of job, homeless shelter, sick child, ghosts of the past, grieving father, loss of child, the forgiving

Trailer

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More Films by Director: David J. Stern
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forgiving about?
Avi Brickman is a middle-aged man still broken from the tragic death of his eight-year-old daughter five years earlier. When he is suddenly fired from his job, a thin threaded lifeline to his shattered existence, he decides to kill himself in the very home where the accident occurred. However, when he arrives at the isolated house in the woods, he finds a woman and her young daughter taking shelter there. During one long night, in his confused state of mind, he is haunted by the ghosts of his past as he confronts his guilt and pain to a cathartic and unexpected conclusion.
Who directed The Forgiving?
The Forgiving was directed by David J. Stern.
Who stars in The Forgiving?
The Forgiving stars John Gerard Healy, Jenna Kuna, Kathy Sanders, Emily Classen.
What genre is The Forgiving?
The Forgiving is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Forgiving?
The Forgiving had a budget of $8,000.
Where was The Forgiving produced?
The Forgiving was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Forgiving?
The themes of The Forgiving include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Stories of Hope and Redemption.