The Executioner

An execution scheduled to be carried out in 12 years creates a hostile and stifling atmosphere among guards in one jail. This has profound effects on the dehumanization of Jae-kyoung, a young, newly appointed guard who nonetheless happens to find that a cold-blooded colleague of his, Jong-ho, has some humane traits. Written by Pusan International Film Festival winning screenwriter Young Ok Kim.

Director: Jin Ho Choi

Cast: Cho Jae-hyun, Yoon Kye-sang, Park In-hwan, Cha Soo-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Heo Tae-hee, Chang-ju Lee, Son Hee-soon

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