Forgiveness Girl vs The Joy of Things
Forgiveness Girl has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.2/10 for The Joy of Things). The Joy of Things is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 51m. The Joy of Things is the older of the two (2022 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forgiveness Girl | The Joy of Things | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 24m |
| Genres | Drama, Family | Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Director | Rob Diamond | Thais Fujinaga |
| Main cast | Walter Platz, Scarlett Diamond, Mia Hansen, Melinda Yeaman | Saravy, Magali Biff, Messias Góis, Lavinia Castelari, Sérgio da Conceição |
Synopsis
Forgiveness Girl
A little girl with cerebral palsy is relentlessly bullied throughout her life, yet finds it in her heart to forgive by seeking strength from a higher source above.
The Joy of Things
In a small Brazilian seaside town we follow the efforts of Paula, who is pregnant of her third child, to build a pool in her humble beach house, so the family can enjoy the rest of their vacation. Financial difficulties will interrupt the work and reveal certain aspects of a tense family routine, full of small frustrations.
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