Forgiveness (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2006, Forgiveness is a drama film directed by Udi Aloni, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. On April 9, 1948, a Jewish militia entered the Palestinian village of Deir Yassin and killed over 100 villagers. Soon after, a mental hospital was built on the ruins. The first patients to be committed were Holocaust survivors. A legend says that to this day, the survivors have been communicating with the ghosts of the village. Forgiveness tells the story of David Adler, a 20-year old American-Israeli who decides to move back to Israel, only to find himself committed to a mental institution that sits on the ruins of a Palestinian village called Deir Yassin. Flashbacks and flashforwards reveal the events that led up to his hospitalization.
Who’s in it. Forgiveness stars Itay Tiran as David, Clara Khoury as Lila, Moni Moshonov as Jakoov and Makram J. Khoury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Forgiveness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forgiveness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forgiveness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forgiveness (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forgiveness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forgiveness worth watching?
- Forgiveness holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forgiveness?
- Forgiveness stars Itay Tiran, Clara Khoury, Moni Moshonov, Makram J. Khoury and Tamara Mansour.
- When was Forgiveness released?
- Forgiveness was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.