Mercy (2023)

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Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?

Director: Emma Dante
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gianluca Porcu
Cinematography: Clarissa Cappellani
Editing: Benni Atria
Production: Rosamont, RAI Cinema, MiC, Fondo Audiovisivo FVG
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Emma Dante
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercy about?
Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Emma Dante.
Who stars in Mercy?
Mercy stars Tiziana Cuticchio, Simona Malato, Milena Catalano, Simone Zambelli, Fabrizio Ferracane, Carmine Maringola.
How long is Mercy?
Mercy has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Mercy?
Mercy is a Drama film.
Where was Mercy produced?
Mercy was produced in Italy.