The Mercy

In the tumultuous year of 1968, the story revolves around Donald Crowhurst, an ambitious yet struggling amateur sailor who is lured by the allure of glory in the prestigious Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. Despite limited experience and facing financial difficulties that jeopardize both his family's welfare and his own business, he recklessly embarks on a mission to accomplish the seemingly impossible feat – single-handedly circumnavigating the globe without making any stops. This daring journey of Crowhurst not only tests the limits of human endurance but also reveals the far-reaching consequences of unchecked ambition and the fine line between bravery and folly.