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Summary
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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- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
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- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
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Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Boo Junfeng
- Written by
- Boo Junfeng
- Produced by
- Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Fran Borgia, Tan Fong Cheng
- Music by
- Matthew James Kelly
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Facts
June 1, 2016 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
- Released
- June 1, 2016
- Runtime
- 1 h 36 min
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Malay
- Also spoken
- English
- Made in
- Germany, France, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR China
- Available in
- 9 countries
Q&A
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Questions about Apprentice
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Apprentice worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (65).
Will I feel good after watching Apprentice?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Apprentice plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Apprentice in English?
No, it was made in Malay, with some English.