![]() ![]() It’s disappointing in having to wait well over a year for it’s release. This is one of those films that I’ve had my eye on since the second TIFF announcement in 2017. Obviously, there’s a lot more that could be done in this regard. This decision alone is one of those ideas that easily ups the stakes. While the relationship has to work for the film to be successful, the other thing here is the decision to ground a lesbian romance in capital punishment. It’s still hard to believe that Joe Barton’s script was inspired by a single paragraph in a John Grisham novel. There are a lot of solid filmmaking choices being made throughout the film. Later on during the execution scene, Michael Brook’s score is very intense. I especially love the camera framing when Lucy tells Mercy that her father is in prison for killing her mom. My Days of Mercy is well-directed by Israeli filmmaker Tali Shalom-Ezer. To their credit, it shows–even during the sex scenes in the Winnebago. ![]() Real life friends Page and Mara are able to sell this romance so well. As such, it is somewhat of an open ending.īoth Lucy and Mercy have great chemistry between each other. The film ends with the duo making plans to meet up after Lucy’s shift. Lucy is quick to reject Mercy but maybe there are still some feelings left for her. Mercy went through hell and high water in trying to find Lucy. This isn’t so much on Lucy’s part but on Mercy’s. In spite of this, Mercy later shows her support by attending Simon’s execution.ĭuring the film’s epilogue, there is an attempt at getting back together. Anyway, things are going well between them until Lucy stop’s by Mercy’s place and is shocked to learn that she has a boyfriend, Ian (Jake Robinson). You know what they say–hope for the best, expect the worst. While it’s fine to go down this road, we know how these type of cases typically end up. ![]() It certainly makes for a fascinating story!Īs the two women get to know each other, Mercy believes there’s a way for Lucy’ dad, Simon (Elias Koteas), to get his freedom. It is fascinating to watch two people come together despite how they feel about the death penalty. Yes, this is one of the classic opposites attract stories. There is a strong bond between the two women even though they are on opposite sides. While outside of a Kentucky penitentiary, Lucy meets attorney Mercy Bromage (Kate Mara) during a protest. Lucy Moro (Ellen Page) is an anti-death penalty activist traveling with her sister, Martha (Amy Seimetz), and younger brother, Benjamin (Charlie Shotwell). My Days of Mercy is one of those coming-of-age love stories that happens to see love coming from the strangest of all places. ![]()
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