Singapore Apprentice ranks #1 among 6 Singapore films released between 2015–2017.
Synopsis
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.
The 2015–2017 Singapore Window
6 Singapore films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Apprentice sits at position #1.
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The 2010s Singapore Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Apprentice premiered. 16 total titles in this decade from Singapore.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #6 of 32 Singapore films indexed here (81st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Singapore average of 5.9/10.
Among Singapore Drama productions specifically: #2 of 14 (top 14%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Singapore |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong |
| Original Language | Malay |
| Spoken Languages | English, Malay |
| Production Companies | Zhao Wei Films, Peanut Pictures, Cinéma Defacto, Akanga Film Asia |
| Runtime | 1h 36m |
| Release Date | June 1, 2016 |
| IMDb | tt4660736 |