Singapore 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.
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Audience Engagement
48 audience reviews — more than 81% of Singapore films in our index.
Review volume (81th percentile) outruns trending popularity (63th) — a durable title with sustained audience attention.
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 |