Forgive and Forget

Forgive and Forget (2000) is a drama film directed by Aisling Walsh rated 5.4/10.

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.

Cast

John Simm

Theo

Steve John Shepherd

David O'Neil

Laura Fraser

Hannah

Maurice Roëves

Michael O'Neil

Ger Ryan

Ruth O'Neil

Meera Syal

Judith Adams

Stephen Graham

John

Roger Griffiths

Carlton

Huggy Leaver

Paul

Charles De'Ath

Alex

Isabella Marsh

Gabby

Jonathan Slinger

Carl