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Still from The Forgiveness of Blood — The Forgiveness of Blood (2011) — Joshua MarstonPhotographed by Rob Hardy

Poster for The Forgiveness of Blood

Joshua Marston

The Forgiveness of Blood

United States / English / 2011 / 1h 49m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Criterion Collection: Spine №628
Letterboxd: 3.47/5·1.2K ratings·156 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A seventeen-year-old boy and his younger sister’s dreams and aspirations are put on hold when their father is accused of murder.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoshua Marston

WriterJoshua Marston, Andamion Murataj

CinematographerRob Hardy

ComposerLeonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman

EditorMalcolm Jamieson

ProducerGwen Bialic, Andrew Goldman, Andamion Murataj,

Cast

Refet Abazias Mark

Tristan Halilajas Nik

Sindi Lacejas Rudina

Ilire Vinca Çelajas Drita

Zana Hasajas Bardha

Erjon Manias Tom

Luan Jahaas Zef

Çun Lajçias Ded

Veton Osmanias Sokol

Zefir 'Bep' Bushatias Valmir

Selman Lokajas Kreshnik

Kol Zefias Shpend

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