Compilation/Packaged Set: Film Movement: Apprentice
Barcode 859686006123

In addition to the main film, Apprentice. this dvd also includes the short film Tanjong Rhu (The Casuarina Cove).
1 Apprentice 2017
2 The Casuarina Cove (Tanjong Rhu)


Apprentice
Film Movement (03/03/2017)
Drama
In Collection
#872
7*
Seen ItYes
(11/06/2017 Home)
859686006123
IMDB   6.3
115 mins Singapore / Malay, English
DVD  Region 1
Director
boo Junfeng
Producer Raymond Phathanavirangoon


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?
Edition Details
Edition Wrong media
Distributor Film Movement
Screen Ratio Standard (1.33:1)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Dolby Surround [English]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 04/14/2017
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Filmmovement
Purchase Price $16.75
Condition New
Tags OSHPC Discussion Group
Links + Review: Slant
± Review: NY Times
‡ Wikipedia
Çirak at Core for Movies
IMDB
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References
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Notes
While this film has it flaws, overall I found it an engrossing tale· The acting seemed a bit flat at times, perhaps because so much of the plot revolves around Aiman's inner turmoils which, I think, requires great acting skills to project. I do not feel I understood Aiman's obsession to become the new executioner.