Forgive Us Our Trespasses

2022 0h 14m EN

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6.2

MID

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6.5

IMDB

★6.2TMDB · 118★6.5IMDB · 3,072

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Synopsis

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Targeted by Nazis as they hunt down and murder people with disabilities, a boy with a limb difference makes a daring decision while running for his life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Knox Gibson
Peter
Hanneke Talbot
Eva
Justin Mader
German officer
Nathaniel McParland
Karl
Tyler Hutchings
Older boy
Noah Lamanna
Young Woman
Luke Marty
Soldier #1
DL MacDonald
Soldier #2

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ashley Eakin
Writers: Ashley Eakin, Shawn Lovering
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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1 / 7

RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ashley Eakin, shot by Michael Galbraith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Erin Deck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Knox Gibson and Hanneke Talbot and Justin Mader carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt17162524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ashley Eakin directs. Michael Galbraith behind the camera. Erin Deck cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ashley Eakin, shot by Michael Galbraith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Erin Deck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Knox Gibson and Hanneke Talbot and Justin Mader carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt17162524 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael Galbraith
Editing: Erin Deck
Stunt coordinator: Jennifer Iwai
Runtime: 14 min · 0h 14m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2022)
IMDB rating: 6.5/10 · 3,072 votes
MPAA: TV-14

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 8/10
Forgive Us Our Trespasses delivers a powerful message in a short runtime, depicting the brutal Nazi policy against people with disabilities through the eyes of a young boy, Peter. Despite its brevity, the film builds strong emotional depth using tight storytelling, striking visuals, and symbolic scenes. The conflict and tension are handled with care, leading to a thought-provoking ending that emphasizes resilience. With natural performances and effective sound design, the film is both informative and emotionally resonant—an impactful watch rooted in real history. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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