Forgive Me
Forgive Me

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Forgive Me

1986
Movie
84 min
Russian

How can change your life if someone tells you that your husband is cheating on you?

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the tumultuous lives of two sisters, Sarah and Liz, struggling with their past traumas and difficult relationships. Sarah, haunted by childhood abuse, tries to find solace in her volatile love life, while Liz grapples with her own demons and attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy. Their intertwined destinies are tested as they confront their shared history and seek redemption.

Critical Reception

Forgive Me received a lukewarm reception from critics, with many pointing to its melodramatic tone and uneven pacing. While some praised the performances, particularly Rosanna Arquette's, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot and heavy-handed exploration of trauma. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with the film failing to gain significant traction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for its melodramatic and predictable storyline.

  • Found to be uneven in its pacing and emotional depth.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the 1975 novel of the same name by British author and psychiatrist Theodore Isaac Rubin.

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