This is a story about someone struggling to stay true to who they are. Jerry (an ordinary young man) is haunted by his father's disappointment of him as a child, causing inner moral conflict as to how he should behave and what kind of person he should be. 

In a world where self-identity can be hard to classify and harder still to discover, this film helps to externalise the inward struggle to find your own self amidst the often crushing pressures of others. Strangers, friends and family alike can influence the decisions we make, with Mercy casting a dark, surrealist lens on what could happen when someone betrays their own morals.

The themes in this film are close to my heart as I have often felt the pressures to behave in ways that would not reflect who I am. Particularly with the growth of social media, it is now incredibly simple to pass judgement on the decisions of others and therefore attempt to influence their behaviour. We hope that Mercy offers a bold, gritty and entertaining perspective on the struggles of staying true to yourself.