Seeking out the
5000 greatest films
in a century of cinema
Mercy's Girl
Directed by
Emily Lape
Produced by Emily Lape
Written by Emily Lape
Produced by Emily Lape
Written by Emily Lape
With:
Emily Lape, Alison Hixon, Rainee Denham, Robert Kaercher, Dennis Newport, and Matt Katzenmeier
Cinematography:
Justin Howe
Editing: Emily Lape and Lee Ann Cone
Editing: Emily Lape and Lee Ann Cone
Runtime:
123 min
Release Date: 18 December 2018
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 18 December 2018
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
Lape’s debute as director, writer, producer, editor, and star is a heartfelt romantic drama about a young closeted gay alcoholic confronting challenges around her sexuality, family, and religion. If only all the characters in Mercy's orbit were as well-drawn and performed as she.