Forgiven is the story a man searching for understanding as the joys and tragedies of his life stack up behind him. Patrick sets out on a career in the engineering and construction industry after the death of his father, determined to provide a secure life for his wife and children. He does not anticipate the turbulence that will befall him and his adventurous friend Ross, however, and together they are forced to navigate through an ever-evolving world. Their careers take them from the Midwest to the Southeast, out to California, and down to the Caribbean and Central America. Along the way they deal with cultural and generational change, struggling to find the path which will bring meaning to their lives and to those they love.