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Forgive and Forget (2000)

Forgive and Forget (2000)

Drama
Release Date: 2000, June 12
Directors: Aisling Walsh
Cast: Stephen Graham, Roger Griffiths, Meera Syal, Steve John Shepherd, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Laura Fraser, Jonathan Slinger, Maurice Roëves, Huggy Leaver, Ger Ryan, John Simm, Charles De'Ath

Overview:

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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