Mercy
Nåde
Synopsis
After a chance encounter with her estranged best friend Petter, who stands accused of rape, Guro is thrust into a harrowing moral dilemma: should she stand by him, risking her own reputation and sense of self, or sever the tie, abandoning someone she once trusted most? MERCY premiered at the 48th Norwegian Short Film Festival, where it won the Golden Chair award for Best Norwegian Short, and it also won Best Short film at the Norwegian film award Amanda. The film’s stark, unflinching narrative examines the fragile line between loyalty and judgment, forcing audiences to wrestle with uncomfortable questions about friendship, stigma, and how quickly trust fractures under accusation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hedda Mjøen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hedda Mjøen
- Original Title
- Nåde
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- True Content Production, Kruela Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hedda Mjøen
Hedda Mjøen
Alvilde Naterstad
Trude Lirhus
Oda Kruse, Stian Skjelstad, Renée Hansen Mlodyszewski, Louise Sophie Kruse, Ole Søndberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hedda Mjøen
Director
Hedda Mjøen
Writer
Oda Kruse
Producer
Stian Skjelstad
Producer
Alvilde Naterstad
Director of Photography
Trude Lirhus
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mercy about?
After a chance encounter with her estranged best friend Petter, who stands accused of rape, Guro is thrust into a harrowing moral dilemma: should she stand by him, risking her own reputation and sense of self, or sever the tie, abandoning someone she once trusted most? MERCY premiered at the 48th Norwegian Short Film Festival, where it won the Golden Chair award for Best Norwegian Short, and it also won Best Short film at the Norwegian film award Amanda. The film’s stark, unflinching narrative examines the fragile line between loyalty and judgment, forcing audiences to wrestle with uncomfortable questions about friendship, stigma, and how quickly trust fractures under accusation.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Hedda Mjøen.
Who stars in Mercy?
The principal cast of Mercy includes Gine Cornelia Pedersen, Eivin Nilsen Salthe, Sarah Francesca Brænne, Lina Hindrum, Maria Austgulen.
When was Mercy released and how long is it?
Mercy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 27m.