Penance (2020 miniseries)
Penance is a three-episode drama film first broadcast by Britain's free-to-air Channel 5.
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| Based on | Penance |
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| Directed by | Maurice Sweeney |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Producer | Alex Jones |
Cast
- Julie Graham as Rosalie Douglas, attractive middle-aged, middle-class woman
- Neil Morrissey as Luke Douglas, her ex-husband
- Tallulah Greive as Maddie Douglas, their young teenage daughter
- Art Malik as Father Tom Hayes, Catholic priest and family friend
- Nico Mirallegro as Jed Cousins, handsome young stranger
Plot summary
Rosalie and Luke are a well-to-do estranged couple whose son was found dead in Thailand. They are introduced to Jed, whose parents died in an auto accident, and are sympathetic. Jed inveigles his way into the household as a gardener, then takes over the son's bedroom. She becomes infatuated and eventually succumbs to his advances. She discovers he is a thief and responsible for her son's death. She lures him to a remote location where, after a scuffle involving her husband, she stabs him with a kitchen knife.
Home media
Penance has been released on DVD by Acorn DVD and distributed by Madman Entertainment.
Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes gave the series a 71% rating, indicating general approval. O'Riordan's writing and Graham's acting were praised.[1]
References
- "Penance (2020–Present)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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