Mercy
Directed by Matthias Glasner
Produced by Ophir Film, Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion
A somber family drama set in a Norwegian winter where a tragic accident becomes the catalyst for estranged family members to confront their guilt and reconnect.
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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Like Mercy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mercy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mercy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mercy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mercy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
