Mercy (2012)

5.8/10 • 132 min • Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

Birgit Minichmayr

Jürgen Vogel

Ane Dahl Torp

Maria Bock

Stig Henrik Hoff

Iren Reppen

Bjørn Sundquist

Hallvard Holmen

Widower

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