Mercy
Jun 14, 2025 · 27m
Director
Hedda MjøenOverview
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.
Cast of Mercy
Crew of Mercy
Hedda MjøenDirector, Writer- Oda KruseProducer
- Stian SkjelstadProducer
Renée Hansen MlodyszewskiExecutive Producer- Louise Sophie KruseExecutive Producer
Ole SøndbergExecutive Producer- Alvilde NaterstadDirector of Photography
- Trude LirhusEditor
- Maria Sunniva KalvøPost Producer
Celine EngebrigtsenCasting Director- Alvilde Brandt KippersundMakeup Artist
- Marie BøeProps
- Anna Burel NilssonSound Designer
- Tobias Olsen JohnsgårdGaffer
- Lasse RøedFirst Assistant Camera
- hege fjeldstadProduction Assistant
- Katrine Olsen RikollProduction Assistant
About Mercy
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…
When was Mercy released?
Mercy was released on June 14, 2025.
How long is Mercy?
Mercy runs 27 minutes.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Hedda Mjøen.
Who is in the cast of Mercy?
The cast of Mercy includes Gine Cornelia Pedersen (Guro), Eivin Nilsen Salthe (Petter), Sarah Francesca Brænne (Kristin), Lina Hindrum (Madde) and Maria Austgulen (Iselin).