Mercy(2025)
Hindi106 mins
On the eve of Christmas, Shekhar is faced with the life-altering predicament of having to end life support for his sick mother. His decision permanently alters his relationship with his family and changes him forever.
Director:Mitul Patel
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 5 May 2025
- Director
- Mitul Patel
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Storyline
On Christmas Eve, Shekhar must make the painful choice to take his sick mother off life support. This decision deeply changes his connection with his family and transforms him as a person.
“A son's impossible choice tears a family apart.”
Film Details
106Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 May 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
#2A
Ajay DuttaDoctor
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Adil HussainFather Joel
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#4A
Azinkya MishraShekhar (Young)
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Niharica RaizadaJiya
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Aparna GhoshalSujata
→#6
K
Kunal BhanVihaan
→#7
S
Sarthak JoshiKrishna
→#8
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Mazda TaraporewalaVihaan's Friend
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Raj VasudevaShekhar
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Sham GandhiKevin
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M
Mitul PatelDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 21 days to maintain an intense, real-time feel.
- Director Mitul Patel used only natural light in hospital scenes to enhance realism.
- Lead actor Vicky Ahuja spent a week in a real ICU to prepare for his role.
- The entire story takes place over a single day, Christmas Eve.
- The film's score uses a modified Christmas carol to create a somber mood.
- It was partially funded through a grant for independent debut features.
- Many supporting actors were non-professionals, including real hospital staff.