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.
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| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Germany, France, Qatar |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Boo Junfeng |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (56 votes) |
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The film constructs a tense dialogue between two men against a bleak prison backdrop, relying on a minimalist visual aesthetic to amplify psychological tension. It explores the nature of power, duty, and inner darkness through silence and loaded glances.
What lingers after viewing is a haunting meditation on the blurred line between justice and cruelty, leaving the audience with profound, unsettling questions. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Boo Junfeng
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Watch in stillness, to absorb the weight of every silence and unspoken thought.
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