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Apprentice (2016)

Directed by Boo Junfeng

Drama | Eastern

Overview

When ambitious young correctional officer Aiman is transferred to the country’s highest-security prison, he catches the attention of the seasoned chief executioner Rahim. Aiman’s desire to become the hangman’s apprentice is not only professional but born of an unspeakable urge to reconnect with a past that haunts him.

Length 96 minutes

Actors

Fir Rahman | Wan Hanafi Su | Mastura Ahmad | Boon Pin Koh | Nickson Cheng | Crispian Chan | Gerald Chew | Ong Chao Hong | Sean Tobin

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
11/10/2016Movie ScreenDigitalTheater7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A well shot drama set in a prison that focuses on the main protagonist’s struggles with his family’s legacy, his quest for redemption, and the differences; and whether there actually are any; between murder and execution.

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