Misericordia

Jérémie reluctantly returns to his quaint hometown for the funeral of his late former boss and mentor, the well-respected village baker. As fate would have it, he finds himself staying for a few days with the baker's widow, Martine, offering her emotional support and companionship in a time of grief.As Jérémie becomes reacquainted with the townspeople, he begins to notice that beneath their seemingly idyllic surface lies a web of secrets and hidden tension. A peculiar disappearance of a young girl sparks his curiosity, while an intimidating neighbor's hostility towards him adds to the sense of unease. Moreover, his interactions with the enigmatic village priest, who harbors unsettling intentions, only deepen the mystery that unravels around him.Jérémie's brief stay in his hometown quickly turns into an unexpected and intriguing adventure, as he navigates through this maze of secrets, danger, and moral complexities while also confronting personal demons from his past. The film masterfully blends elements of thriller, drama, and mystery against the backdrop of a seemingly innocuous rural village, keeping viewers on edge until the very end.