“The Executioner” imagines what would happen if the death penalty were resumed. Unfortunately, the process involves more than just greasing up the rusty execution equipment. On the final day, executioners discover that they are not simply carrying out a routine but changing the course of life. They continue the grueling job, but something in the executioners’ hearts bothers them as time goes by.
The Executioner
Director: Choi Jin Ho
Release Date: Nov 5, 2009
Duration: 1 hr. 37 min.
Year: 2009
Country: South Korea
Native Title: 집행자
Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)
Alternative Titles: Jiphaengja
Genre: Drama
