The Forgiven

A slow-burning, uncomfortable moral drama that lingers in the heat and tension of a foreign land, with sharp dialogue and a sense of impending consequence.

Directed by

John Michael McDonagh

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain, Matt Smith

Tagline

Everything must be faced.

Overview

Over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a random accident reverberates through the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.

How it feels

Dark, cynical, tense and satirical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, morality, class, betrayal

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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