Mercy (2012)

Mercy (2012) poster

A German couple, Niels and Maria, and their teenage son Markus move to the Norwegian coastal town of Hammerfest, hoping for a new beginning in the land of endless twilight. Instead they find themselves drifting further apart. Niels submerges himself in his work as an engineer and an affair with a co-worker, Maria works overtime and Markus struggles at school. One night, after a double shift, Maria’s car collides with something – or someone – on the road. But from tragedy comes mercy: the accident catalysing all three family members towards reconciliation.

Director: Matthias Glasner
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jakub Bejnarowicz
Editing: Heike Gnida
Production: Ophir Film, Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion, Neofilm
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Norsk, English
Original Language: de

Keywords

winter, road accident, guilt

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercy about?
A German couple, Niels and Maria, and their teenage son Markus move to the Norwegian coastal town of Hammerfest, hoping for a new beginning in the land of endless twilight. Instead they find themselves drifting further apart. Niels submerges himself in his work as an engineer and an affair with a co-worker, Maria works overtime and Markus struggles at school. One night, after a double shift, Maria’s car collides with something – or someone – on the road. But from tragedy comes mercy: the accident catalysing all three family members towards reconciliation.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Matthias Glasner.
Who stars in Mercy?
Mercy stars Birgit Minichmayr, Jürgen Vogel, Henry Stange, Ane Dahl Torp, Maria Bock, Stig Henrik Hoff.
How long is Mercy?
Mercy has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is Mercy?
Mercy is a Thriller film.
Where was Mercy produced?
Mercy was produced in Germany.