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Mercy (2012)

Original title: Gnade

2012-10-18 · 2h 12m · DE
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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.

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Matthias GlasnerDirector
Budget
$132

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Birgit MinichmayrBirgit MinichmayrMariaJürgen VogelJürgen VogelNielsHenry StangeHenry StangeMarkusAne Dahl TorpAne Dahl TorpLindaMaria BockMaria BockWencheStig Henrik HoffStig Henrik HoffBjörnIren ReppenIren ReppenSofieBjørn SundquistBjørn SundquistMadsRichard André KnutsenRichard André KnutsenMikkelHallvard HolmenHallvard HolmenWidowerKristoffer MortensenKristoffer MortensenOleKatharina StrauchKatharina StrauchStine

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WinterRoad accidentGuilt

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Genre affinityThrillerTheme affinityWinter · Road Accident · GuiltPacingLongDirector preference420061Actor preference96051 · 46285 · 110302Country preferenceDe

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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.

How long is Mercy?

Mercy has a runtime of 132 minutes.