Mercy

Mercy

Year: 2023

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: French

Director: Kim Chapiron

Drama

A young teenager, Ali, is sent by his single mother to a madrassa in Mali for education. Ten years later, he returns as a changed man in his twenties, deeply versed in Islam. His knowledge leads him to be considered for the role of Imam, despite his youth and his mother’s reservations. Initially popular due to his modern views and charisma, his ambition ultimately clashes with his desire to do good.

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Timeline – Mercy (2023)

Trace every key event in Mercy (2023) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Jeffrey Miller's death in Afghanistan

Two years ago, Michelle Miller's husband, Jeffrey, died when a bomb exploded during his service in Afghanistan. The tragedy shattered her family and led her to focus on medicine as a way to save others. His death also shaped Michelle's resolve as she raises her son Bobby.

Two years ago Afghanistan
2

Michelle's new life at Mercy Hospital

Today, Michelle works as a casualty surgeon at Mercy Hospital, facing life-and-death workloads daily. She balances the demands of her job with raising her son Bobby. The hospital becomes the backdrop for the threats and choices that define her family.

Present Mercy Hospital
3

Arrest of Ryan Quinn and ambush on convoy

FBI agents McBride and Ellis arrest Ryan Quinn, a member of the Irish Quinn Gang Brotherhood. Sean and his henchmen ambush the convoy, killing most of the agents and wounding McBride. Sean shoots Ryan at close range, intending to derail the operation.

Present Highway convoy
4

Ryan and McBride reach Mercy Hospital

Ellis escapes with McBride and Ryan and brings them to Mercy Hospital for immediate care. The hospital becomes the refuge where the next wave of danger unfolds. Michelle braces for a crisis she never expected inside these walls.

Present Mercy Hospital
5

The Quinns storm Mercy Hospital

The Quinn family arrives at Mercy Hospital to extract Ryan, killing a receptionist and taking staff and visitors hostage. Michelle hides her son Bobby in a locker to keep him safe, while Ellis hides Ryan on the upper floor. The hostage standoff tightens the hospital's already fraught atmosphere.

Present Mercy Hospital
6

Sean disables McBride's ventilator

Sean directly confronts the hospital and disables McBride by disconnecting his ventilator, plunging the ward into a deadly crisis. Tensions escalate as hostages and responders scramble to respond. The risk of mass casualties hangs over every room.

Present Mercy Hospital
7

Michelle fights back and Mick is killed

Michelle uses her combat skills to subdue Mick during a tense struggle, saving herself and others from further harm. She continues to move through the chaos, protecting hostages and pushing back against the attackers. The moment underscores her resilience under pressure.

Present Mercy Hospital
8

Dr. Terrance is killed and a bomb is prepared

Paddy calls Michelle to negotiate a swap: Ryan for Bobby. Sean places a bomb vest on Dr. Terrance and warns the police not to intervene before detonating the vest. The hospital's deadline tightens as fear and desperation rise.

Present Mercy Hospital
9

Paddy learns Ryan tipped FBI; tensions rise

Paddy reveals to his father that Ryan tipped off their illegal enterprise to the FBI. The revelation fractures the family's loyalties and fuels Sean's determination to control the situation. The atmosphere inside the hospital grows heavier with distrust.

Present Mercy Hospital
10

Danny is found with a bomb; Michelle kills him

Michelle locates Danny orchestrating another bomb, and after a tense struggle she kills him to prevent an explosion. The threat level remains high as the siege continues to unfold. Her actions demonstrate her willingness to risk everything to protect others.

Present Mercy Hospital
11

Ryan for Bobby exchange in the morgue

Michelle negotiates a swap, exchanging Ryan for Bobby in the morgue. The moment marks a fragile pause in the crisis as hostages hope for safety. Bobby reunites with his mother, but danger remains imminent.

Present Mercy Hospital Morgue
12

Ryan reveals Sean shot him; Paddy confronts Sean

Ryan openly tells Paddy that Sean shot him point-blank, exposing the depth of the betrayal. Paddy confronts Sean about the violence that has claimed his own life and his family’s safety. Sean shoots Paddy in the abdomen, sealing a grim turn of events.

Present Mercy Hospital
13

Police storm and hostages are rescued

Police storm Mercy Hospital, killing the remaining henchmen and rescuing the hostages. The immediate danger subsides, but the building remains a battlefield of memories. The survivors begin to process what has happened.

Present Mercy Hospital
14

Sean's final stand in the tunnel

Sean shoots Michelle and activates a timed bomb, escaping toward the tunnel with Bobby. She recovers, defuses the bomb, and pursues him into the tunnel where Bobby distracts Sean. Michelle finally kills Sean, ending the direct threat.

Present Hospital tunnel
15

Aftermath and homecoming

Ellis commends Michelle for her bravery as she heads home with Bobby. Ryan and Paddy are taken to another hospital for care. The family begins to heal, bearing the scars of the night but moving toward a safer future.

Present Away from Mercy Hospital

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