Forgive and Forget
David O'Neil, a plasterer and mature student Theo have been best mates for fourteen years and are practically inseparable. However, their friendship has become strained as Theo is about to move in with his long-term girlfriend, photographer Hannah. A raging jealousy awakes in David and he starts scheming to break up the loving couple using Hannah's insecurities against them. When the couple eventually separate David is in a quandary about his next move and is forced to confront his long-hidden homosexuality and feelings towards Theo. Eventually, David decides to reveal his sexual orientation and deep love for Theo very publicly by arranging for them both to appear as guests on Judith Adams' talk-show, "forgive and forget", with tragic consequences for their friendship and David's family.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2000 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Aisling Walsh |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (18 votes) |
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The film constructs a tense psychological drama, relying on subtle performances and the slow unraveling of repressed desires. It explores the corrosive power of jealousy and the fragile boundaries of male friendship.
What lingers after the final credits is the devastating cost of truth, delivered in a public spectacle that shatters every life it touches. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aisling Walsh
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