
In Dire Need of Compassion
2017, English. Directed by Jonathan Nelson.
Jovan is a Serbian immigrant whose wife has just died in child labor. He moves to Los Angeles to live with his wife’s twin sister, with whom he discovers a kindred romance. Jovan takes a job as a ride share driver, and finds himself in trouble using drugs and promiscuous sex to cope with loss. Living in a new world beyond his control, Jovan is anointed by visions of his wife that keep him on a path to salvation.
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- 1h 16m
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In Dire Need of Compassion runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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In Dire Need of Compassion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 2017. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked In Dire Need of Compassion, try F.I.S.T., The Young One, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed In Dire Need of Compassion?
In Dire Need of Compassion (2017) was directed by Jonathan Nelson and stars Chloë Caro, Amanda Puggle, Jonathan Nelson.