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Apprentice

Apprentice

2016•1h 36m•6.9/10
Drama

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6.9/10(56)

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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Production

Zhao Wei Films, Peanut Pictures, Cinéma Defacto, Akanga Film Asia

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MS

Status

Released

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Cast

Fir Rahman

Fir Rahman

Aiman

Wan Hanafi Su

Wan Hanafi Su

Rahim

Mastura Ahmad

Mastura Ahmad

Suhaila

Boon Pin Koh

Boon Pin Koh

James

Nickson Cheng

Joseph

Crispian Chan

Crispian Chan

Randy

Gerald Chew

Gerald Chew

Hock

Ong Chao Hong

Death Row Officer

Sean Tobin

John

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