The Forgiveness of Blood
2011 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.6 · 79% critics
After a father is accused of murder, a teenage boy and his younger sister see their plans for the future abruptly stalled. As their family is pulled into a harsh local feud, everyday life becomes a struggle between old traditions and modern hopes.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-02-18
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (46 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to intimate, serious stories about family pressure and lost opportunities, somewhat in the vein of Gook or Kisses; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a more uplifting tone.
Pros: poignant family drama; strong sense of place; thought-provoking cultural conflict | Cons: slow and repetitive; uneven script; misleading broader picture
Themes
- seclusion
- vendetta
- blood feud
Awards & recognition
- Silver Bear — Best Screenplay · 2011
Cast & crew
- RA
Refet Abazi
as Mark
Tristan Halilaj
as Nik
- SL
Sindi Lacej
as Rudina
Ilire Vinca Çelaj
as Drita
- ZH
Zana Hasaj
as Bardha
- EM
Erjon Mani
as Tom
Luan Jaha
as Zef
Çun Lajçi
as Ded
- VO
Veton Osmani
as Sokol
- ZB
Zefir 'Bep' Bushati
as Valmir
Directed by Joshua Marston