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The Forgiven Trailer: Ralph Fiennes & Jessica Chastain Cover Up A Crime
The Forgiven movie trailer sees Ralph Fiennes & Jessica Chastain accidentally kill a boy while in Morocco - and try to cover up their crime.

The Forgiven Trailer: Ralph Fiennes & Jessica Chastain Cover Up A Crime

The Forgiven trailer reveals John Michael McDonagh’s new film is a tense, sandy, and violent affair. Based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne, The Forgiven was first announced at Cannes 2018, with Ralph Fiennes attached to star. It began principal photography in February 2020 in Morocco and resumed after a six-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also starring are Matt Smith, Jessica Chastain, and Caleb Landry Jones.

Shared by Roadside Attractions, The Forgiven trailer shows David (Fiennes) and Jo (Chastain) on their way to a wedding in Morocco when they hit a young local boy. At the wedding, they attempt to cover up the incident and join the festivities, but the weekend is soured by the arrival of the boy’s father, leading to a cultural clash filled with deception and retribution. The atmosphere is tense, the photography is moody and there look to be a gamut of twists in tow. See the trailer below:

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While The Forgiven release date isn’t until July 1, the film had its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and was met with favorable reviews. Most critics picked up on the movie’s wicked tone and shifty characters, especially Fiennes’ David. Similar praise has been heaped on its script, which is typical for McDonagh, whose previous credits such as The Guard and Calvary had excellent screenplays. For fans of twists, turns and thrilling shocks, The Forgiven will be a must-see.