The Semiotics of Redemption: Analyzing Signs in the Movie Adaptation ‘Redeeming Love’

This study addresses analysis of The Semiotics of Redemption: Analyzing Signs in the Movie Adaptation ‘Redeeming Love.’ The main objectives of this study are to investigate signs of redemption and the realization of the signs of redemption in the movie ‘Redeeming Love’, and the reason for their realization. This study is based on descriptive qualitative approach. The data are collected by applying documentary technique. The result of this study reveals that there are four signs of redemption that they are words, objects, images and acts. Signs of redemption in the movie ‘Redeeming Love’ are realized in sacrifice, restoration and forgiveness. The reasons for realization of signs of redemption in the movie ‘Redeeming Love’ are unconditional love and sacrificial love.