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Mercy

2004 · 14 min

A short, grim slice of British social realism that leaves you uneasy, watching a neglected child quietly turn the tables on those who hurt him.

Genres
Drama
Overview
A young boy, Ben, lost in a vortex of poverty, is bullied at achool and neglected at home. He takes control of his life and rids himself forever of his aggressors.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Isolation, class, revenge, coming-of-age
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Candida Scott Knight
    Written by
    Tina Walker
    Starring
    Bradley Hall, Natalie Press, Steve Sweeney, Ben Crystal, Emily Man, Tahnee Hippolyte, Jack Doolan
    Cinematography
    Mary Farbrother
    Runtime
    14 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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