Mercy
Gnade
Synopsis
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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GNADE | Trailer german deutsch [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthias Glasner
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Fupz Aakeson
- Original Title
- Gnade
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Ophir Film, Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion, Neofilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthias Glasner
Kim Fupz Aakeson
Jakub Bejnarowicz
Heike Gnida
Department Leadership Roster
Heike Gnida
Editor
Jakub Bejnarowicz
Director of Photography
Claus Rudolf Amler
Production Design
Matthias Glasner
Director
Kim Fupz Aakeson
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy
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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.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Matthias Glasner.
Who stars in Mercy?
The principal cast of Mercy includes Birgit Minichmayr, Jürgen Vogel, Henry Stange, Ane Dahl Torp, Maria Bock.
When was Mercy released and how long is it?
Mercy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mercy?
Mercy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).