The Ox (1991)7.1 /10

Storyline:  Driven by hunger, Helge Roos kills his master's ox to feed his starving wife and child. When he later tries to sell the hide, a local vicar recognizes him. Guilt-ridden, Helge confesses, believing he’ll receive leniency. But the justice he faces is far harsher than expected, casting doubt on mercy in desperate times.