Apprentice

2016 1h 36m MS

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 58

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fir Rahman
Aiman
Wan Hanafi Su
Rahim
Mastura Ahmad
Suhaila
Boon Pin Koh
James
Nickson Cheng
Joseph
Crispian Chan
Randy
Gerald Chew
Hock
Ong Chao Hong
Death Row Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Boo Junfeng
Writers: Boo Junfeng
Languages: English, Malay
Countries: Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Malay.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Boo Junfeng, shot by Benoît Soler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Natalie Soh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Fir Rahman and Wan Hanafi Su and Mastura Ahmad carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4660736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Boo Junfeng directs. Benoît Soler behind the camera. Natalie Soh cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong. Dialogue in English, Malay.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Malay.
3International production across 5 countries: Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong.
4Directed by Boo Junfeng, shot by Benoît Soler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Natalie Soh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Fir Rahman and Wan Hanafi Su and Mastura Ahmad carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4660736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.