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The Forgiveness of Blood (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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The Forgiveness of Blood is a 2012 drama directed by Joshua Marston. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $155,383 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
worldwide gross
$155.4K
Metascore
73
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The Forgiveness of Blood (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Joshua Marston
Genre
Drama
Original language
Albanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Forgiveness of Blood About?

The premise of The Forgiveness of Blood without spoilers.

A young man’s life is upended when an ancient tradition of honor killings resurfaces in his close-knit community. Following a tragic death, Nik finds his family caught in a spiraling cycle of violence and retribution, forcing him to confront the brutal consequences of a centuries-old code. As the threat of execution looms, he struggles to navigate a world where tradition clashes with morality and survival depends on upholding a deadly law.

The Forgiveness of Blood Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • son
  • albanian
  • besa
  • family relationships
  • daughter
  • school
  • bread
  • blood feud
  • murder
  • isolation
  • birthday
  • mediator
+17 more
  • barbie doll
  • weightlifting
  • cement
  • eye drops
  • bakery
  • horse and cart
  • rifle
  • road
  • cell phone
  • passport
  • mirror
  • motor scooter
  • soccer
  • seclusion
  • vendetta
  • brother sister relationship
  • father son relationship
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Crew

The Director of The Forgiveness of Blood

Directed by Joshua Marston.

From the director

More from Joshua Marston

More films directed by Joshua Marston, best-rated first: Maria Full of Grace, Come Sunday, Complete Unknown and New York, I Love You.

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Ratings

The Forgiveness of Blood Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Forgiveness of Blood 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

The Forgiveness of Blood Box Office

The Forgiveness of Blood grossed $155,383 worldwide. $126,700 came from the US and Canada and $28,683 (18%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$155.4K

US & Canada
$126.7K
International
$28.7K
US & Canada 82% Rest of the world 18%
Videos

The Forgiveness of Blood Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Forgiveness of Blood.

Official UK Trailer
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The Forgiveness of Blood Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “La faida” and “Perdão de Sangue”.

Also known as
  • La faida
  • Perdão de Sangue
  • Le Pardon du Sang
  • 더 포기브니스 오브 블러드
  • Przebaczenie krwi
  • Опрощението на кръвта
  • 血腥的寬恕
  • 血腥的宽恕
  • Прощение крови

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The Forgiveness of Blood FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Forgiveness of Blood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Forgiveness of Blood?

The Forgiveness of Blood runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Forgiveness of Blood released?

The Forgiveness of Blood was released on February 24, 2012.

Who directed The Forgiveness of Blood?

The Forgiveness of Blood was directed by Joshua Marston.

More films by Joshua Marston

How much did The Forgiveness of Blood make at the box office?

The Forgiveness of Blood grossed $155,383 worldwide ($126,700 domestic, $28,683 international).

How is The Forgiveness of Blood rated?

The Forgiveness of Blood has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Forgiveness of Blood have a post-credit scene?

No. The Forgiveness of Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Forgiveness of Blood in?

The original language of The Forgiveness of Blood is Albanian.

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