Inevitably, a transfer to a maximum security prison will eventually challenge the integrity and ethics of a young correctional officer on his way to become a chief executioner.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast
| Firdaus Rahman | ... |
Aiman
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| Wan Hanafi Su | ... |
Rahim
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Mastura Ahmad | ... |
Suhaila
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Peter Boon Koh | ... |
James
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Nickson Cheng | ... |
Joseph
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| Crispian Chan | ... |
Randy
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| Gerald Chew | ... |
Hock
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Ong Chao Hong | ... |
Death Row Officer
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Sean Tobin | ... |
John
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Delon Tan | ... |
Twin
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Dillon Tan | ... |
Twin
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Najib Soiman | ... |
Sabir
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Smiley Goh | ... |
Father Daniel
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Prem John | ... |
Locker Room Officer
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| Marcus Mok | ... |
Mr. Siew
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| Pavan J Singh | ... |
Superintendent Singh
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Andrew Lee | ... |
Inmate
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| Erwin Shah Ismail | ... |
Malay Inmate
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Muhammad Danialle Bin Abdul Wahab | ... |
Randy's Son
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Gemia Foo | ... |
Randy's wife
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Mok Sau Wan | ... |
Randy's In-law
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Jack Tan | ... |
Randy's In-law
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Irfan Kasban | ... |
Imam
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Mohammad Adam Bin Yahiya | ... |
Death Row Praying Inmate
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Daniel Lee | ... |
Admin Officer
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| Junxiang Huang | ... |
Gossiping Officer
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Kenny Gee | ... |
Gossiping Officer
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Larry Low | ... |
Officer
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Kenneth Chee | ... |
Officer
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Stanley Huang | ... |
Officer
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Jason Yip | ... |
Officer
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Quck Zhong Yi | ... |
Officer
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Josy Issac | ... |
Officer
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Prashant Somosundram | ... |
Officer
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| Jerry Hoh | ... |
Prison Doctor
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Vincent Wang | ... |
Engineer
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Diane Goldberg | ... |
Family at Fence
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Annette Lee | ... |
Family at Fence
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| Aden Tan | ... |
Family at Fence
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Jing Jing Ng | ... |
Family at Fence
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Peter Tan | ... |
Fishing Centre Manager
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Awad Salim Ramli | ... |
Aiman's Father in Photo
(as Awad Salim Bin Ramli)
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Melur Samil | ... |
Aiman's Mother in Photo
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Dayang Nur Balqis | ... |
Young Suhaila in Photo
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Directed by
| Junfeng Boo | ||
Written by
| Junfeng Boo | ... | (story) |
| Junfeng Boo | ... | () |
| Raymond Phathanavirangoon | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Fran Borgia | ... | producer |
| Alvin Chau | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Dercourt | ... | co-producer |
| Alex Dong | ... | executive producer (as Alex Tong) |
| Sophie Erbs | ... | co-producer |
| Rachel Higgins | ... | associate producer |
| Junxiang Huang | ... | associate producer |
| Jonas Katzenstein | ... | co-producer |
| Eric Khoo | ... | executive producer |
| Maximilian Leo | ... | co-producer |
| Subi Liang | ... | executive producer |
| Ho-Cheung Pang | ... | executive producer |
| Paige Parker | ... | executive producer |
| Raymond Phathanavirangoon | ... | producer |
| Jim Rogers | ... | executive producer |
| Philipp Stendebach | ... | associate producer |
| Fong Cheng Tan | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alexander Zekke | ||
Cinematography by
| Benoit Soler | ||
Editing by
| Lee Chatametikool | ||
| Natalie Soh | ||
Editorial Department
| Isabelle Julien | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| James Page | ||
Costume Design by
| Meredith Lee | ||
Makeup Department
| Lydia Thong | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lawrence Ang | ... | post-production supervisor: Singapore |
| Arnaud Chelet | ... | post-production supervisor: France |
| Junxiang Huang | ... | line producer |
| Irene Kung | ... | production manager |
| Daryl Bryan Lim | ... | post-production supervisor: Singapore |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Serena Hunt | ... | second assistant director: Australian Unit |
| Lynn Poh | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Shelley Chan | ... | art assistant |
| Wendy Chee | ... | props |
| James Page | ... | production design |
| Andy Phua | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Supawit Bhovijitra | ... | foley artist |
| Maiken Hansen | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ting Li Lim | ... | dialogue editor / supervising sound editor |
| Justin Loh | ... | sound |
| Warren Santiago | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Wen Chek Yeo | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ben Ong | ... | lighting technician |
| Rémi Quilichini | ... | steadicam operator/camera b operator (as Remi Quilichini) |
| Dean Sam | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Nur Farreha Binte Abdul Jalil | ... | casting |
| Chia Meng Koo | ... | casting |
| Philothea Liau | ... | casting |
| Jeanette Stephen | ... | extras casting |
| Jingliang Tan | ... | casting |
| Michelle Yap | ... | casting |
Music Department
| Matthew James Kelly | ... | co-composer / composer: theme music / music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Clare Downs | ... | Script Editing Consultant |
Additional Crew
| Nora L. Ferris | ... | insurance broker |
| Irfan Bin Kasban | ... | Language Consultant & Script Translator |
| Héloïse Noé | ... | post-production coordinator |
Thanks
| Jasmine Kin Kia Ng | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Akanga Film Productions
- Augenschein Filmproduktion
- Cinémadefacto
- Doha Film Institute (funding)
- Peanut Pictures
- Sam Spiegel International Film Lab (developed at)
- Zhao Wei Films (I)
Distributors
- Clover Films (2016) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Condor (2016) (France) (theatrical)
- Film Movement (2016) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Golden Village Pictures (2016) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Version Originale (2016) (France) (theatrical)
- Weird Wave (2017) (Greece) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2018) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- Arrow Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Audio Visual Entertainment (2017) (Greece) (DVD)
- NDMantarraya (2016) (Mexico)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Codex (digital recording equipment)
- I Mediate Servicing (international servicing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Aiman is a 28-year-old Malay correctional officer who is recently transferred to the territory's top prison. He lives with his older sister Suhaila in a modest housing estate. At his new workplace, Aiman begins to take an interest in a 65-year-old sergeant named Rahim. Soon, it is revealed that the charismatic Rahim is actually the long-serving chief executioner of the prison. Rahim also takes notice of the principled and diligent Aiman. When Rahim's assistant suddenly quits, he asks Aiman to become his apprentice. Aiman tells Suhaila of his new job position, but Suhaila becomes upset, as their father was actually executed by Rahim. Aiman knew this all along. Can Aiman overcome his conscience and a haunted past to possibly take over as the next chief executioner? Written by augenschein Filmproduktion |
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| Taglines | A good executioner never asks questions. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of Singapore for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 89th Academy Awards in 2017. See more » |
| Quotes |
Rahim:
My job is to make sure he dies instantly. Make sure there's no pain. In some countries they use the short drop. It's pitiful, you know. The guy really suffers. They'll let him struggle for 30 minutes until he turns blue and soils his pants before he dies. But here, we are humane. We make sure it is quick and painless. The perfect job is when we fracture between the second and third vertebrae. This spot here. Can you feel it? When he drops, you will hear a 'crack!' And that's it. He stops moving. His heart stops. Everything stops. His soul is gone, just like that. The score for that? 10/10. See more » |