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Forgive Us Our Debts
Forgive Us Our Debts combines a classic parable with the teachings of Jesus to His disciples. Jesus teaches that forgiveness comes from God as He instructs Peter to catch a fish that contains a coin to pay Peter's debt. Jesus also teaches about a man who is forgiven by his king of an enormous debt. Yet, the forgiven man leaves and immediately casts a man, who owes him almost nothing, into prison. The king then rescinds his forgiveness. To receive forgiveness we must also forgive.
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Plot Summary
A divorced mother struggling to raise her teenage son, who has fallen in with a bad crowd, finds herself in a desperate situation when she needs money for his medical treatment. She turns to loan sharks and becomes entangled in their dangerous world, leading to a series of escalating conflicts as she tries to protect her son and escape the debt.
Critical Reception
Forgive Us Our Debts was a television film that received mixed to generally negative reviews, primarily focusing on its predictable plot and melodramatic execution. While the performances were sometimes cited as adequate, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded made-for-TV movie landscape of the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
The film's predictable narrative arc was a common point of criticism.
Some reviewers found the melodrama to be overdone, detracting from any potential emotional impact.
While the acting was competent, it wasn't enough to elevate the material significantly.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-television dramas in the early 1990s often dealing with contemporary social issues and family struggles.
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