Mercy (2009)

Director
Patrick Hoelck

Main cast
Scott Caan; Dylan McDermott; Erika Christensen; James Caan; Whitney Able

Genres
Drama, Romance

Description
A young novelist tries to write about love, but realizes he will first need some real-life experience before taking on the subject.


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