Mercy (2012)

5.7/10 132 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

Maria

Jürgen Vogel

Niels

Ane Dahl Torp

Linda

Maria Bock

Wenche

Stig Henrik Hoff

Björn

Iren Reppen

Sofie

Bjørn Sundquist

Mads

Hallvard Holmen

Widower

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