Forgive Us Our Debts

Forgive Us Our Debts

Year: 2018

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Antonio Morabito

Drama

Having recently lost his job, a man finds himself struggling with debt and facing threats from creditors. He agrees to work for a bailiff in an attempt to regain control of his financial situation. However, he soon discovers the unforeseen consequences and a dark price associated with this arrangement.

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1

Guido's Lonely Life in Rome

Guido lives alone in a dilapidated apartment in suburban Rome, with his only companion being his eccentric neighbor, a university professor. He spends his days drinking at a local bar and secretly harbors feelings for Rina, the waitress. His life is marked by loneliness and routine.

Rome
2

Job Loss and Financial Struggles

Guido is retrenched from his technician job after his company files for bankruptcy. He then takes a low-paying warehouse job as a forklift operator but is quickly fired due to his lack of skill. He becomes increasingly overwhelmed by debt and financial instability.

3

Beaten by a Thug

Guido is assaulted by a hired thug as a result of unpaid debts owed to creditors. This violent encounter leaves him battered and illustrates the severity of his financial crisis. It deepens his sense of helplessness and desperation.

4

Attempt to Settle Debts

Guido approaches the credit company to find a solution for his debts. He offers to work for them without compensation as a way to settle his dues. The company's manager assigns him to Franco, a senior debt recovery agent.

5

Learning Debt Recovery

Franco trains Guido in the methods of debt collection, showcasing how to pressure debtors into repayment. Franco also demonstrates his influence by offering tips and writing off debts in exchange for personal belongings of sentimental value, fueling Guido's confidence.

6

Guido's Renewed Confidence and Revenge

With some financial means, Guido starts frequenting upscale bars with Franco and seeks revenge on his former boss at the warehouse. These actions reflect his growing self-assurance, but also hint at moral ambiguities in his pursuits.

7

Failed Date with Rina

Guido takes Rina out to an elegant restaurant, but they arrive after closing. Attempting to mimic Franco, Guido tips generously to get food, but the waiter is offended. Rina perceives Guido as vulgar and leaves, feeling disappointed.

Restaurant
8

Trauma from Debtor's Suicide

While chasing a debtor, Guido witnesses the individual jump to his death in front of him and Franco. Guido is deeply traumatized, revealing his emotional distress and vulnerability after experiencing the horror firsthand.

Stairwell/Location of suicide
9

Old Friend's Debt and Confrontation

Guido visits a cemetery and is shocked to discover the debtor is his old friend, the university professor. Guido pleads with Franco to forgive his friend's debt, but Franco angrily refuses, emphasizing the financial cost of writing off debts.

Cemetery
10

Rina's Departure

Guido returns to his usual bar only to find that Rina has left the city, seeking a better life elsewhere. Her departure signifies a personal loss for Guido, who remains emotionally attached to her.

Bar
11

Franco's Moment of Reflection

Franco confesses his sins alone in a church, reciting the 'Our Father' and referencing forgiveness of debts. This moment hints at his internal struggle and the moral complexities of his profession.

Church

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