coming out,homophobia,male homosexuality,lgbt,woman director

Forgive and Forget (2000)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Aisling Walsh
  • Profile picture of John Simm
    Theo John Simm
  • Profile picture of Steve John Shepherd
    David O'Neil Steve John Shepherd
  • Profile picture of Laura Fraser
    Hannah Laura Fraser
  • Profile picture of Maurice Roëves
    Michael O'Neil Maurice Roëves
  • Profile picture of Ger Ryan
    Ruth O'Neil Ger Ryan
  • Profile picture of Meera Syal
    Judith Adams Meera Syal
  • Profile picture of Stephen Graham
    John Stephen Graham
  • Profile picture of Roger Griffiths
    Carlton Roger Griffiths

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Keywords

  • coming out
  • homophobia
  • male homosexuality
  • lgbt
  • woman director