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Penance

TV·2020–2020·5·Drama, Thriller·45m·6.8·Created by Kate O'Riordan, Ben Morris

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Penance is a psychological thriller that follows the lives of Rosalie and Luke Douglas and their teenage daughter, Maddie. Following the loss of their son, Rosalie and Luke find their marriage under immense strain. Maddie and Rosalie find themselves in the caring hands of Jed, a charming and charismatic young man that they encounter at bereavement counselling who is also suffering under the weight of his own grief. Jed rekindles a hope for the future within the Douglas household. But underneath, a deadly and morally corrupt triangle is taking shape.

Cast

Diona DohertyDiona DohertyPC GoodsonJulie GrahamJulie GrahamRosalieTallulah GreiveTallulah GreiveMaddieArt MalikArt MalikFr. TomNico MirallegroNico MirallegroJedNeil MorrisseyNeil MorrisseyLuke

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