The Executioner (2009)

6.1/10 98 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Cho Jae-hyun

Bae Jong-Ho

Yoon Kye-sang

Oh Jae-kyeong

Park In-hwan

Prison officer Kim

Cha Soo-yeon

Jeon Mi-seon

Yoon-sun

Heo Tae-hee

Son Hee-soon

Victim's mother

Jo Soo-jung

Se-ra (세라)

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