This film is not easy to watch, but it is still so intense, that I just couldn't take my eyes away. It is quiet and invests a lot of time on character development. I don't know, if there are many film about capital punishment that take the perspective of the executioner. Mr. Boo succeeds to raise a debate without giving convenient solutions.
Of course, the obvious would be to abolish capital punishment altogether, but that is not the perspective that Mr. Boo chose. Death sentences are a reality in many countries and it seems that this is not going to change soon. Instead Mr. Boo chooses to examine what death sentences do to the hangman.
Aiman has been in the military. Then he chose to be transferred as guard to a prison. Here he befriends with the hangman of that prison. The senior officer is soon going to retire and he sees potential in Aiman as his possible successor.
However, the shadows of the past follow Aiman and his older sister, who is dating an Australian expat. In Australia they might start all over again. Their father was sentenced to death because of a drug-related crime. If this secret is uncovered, Aiman will be kicked out of service.
Will Aiman be able to leave his past behind? Will he be able to take over the job from the man who once executed his father? Mr. Boo does not offer an answer which contributes to the strength of this film.
IMDb announces that this film runs 115 minutes, but the version I saw on Festivalscope only runs 95 minutes. I couldn't find information about the different run times.
9/10
Of course, the obvious would be to abolish capital punishment altogether, but that is not the perspective that Mr. Boo chose. Death sentences are a reality in many countries and it seems that this is not going to change soon. Instead Mr. Boo chooses to examine what death sentences do to the hangman.
Aiman has been in the military. Then he chose to be transferred as guard to a prison. Here he befriends with the hangman of that prison. The senior officer is soon going to retire and he sees potential in Aiman as his possible successor.
However, the shadows of the past follow Aiman and his older sister, who is dating an Australian expat. In Australia they might start all over again. Their father was sentenced to death because of a drug-related crime. If this secret is uncovered, Aiman will be kicked out of service.
Will Aiman be able to leave his past behind? Will he be able to take over the job from the man who once executed his father? Mr. Boo does not offer an answer which contributes to the strength of this film.
IMDb announces that this film runs 115 minutes, but the version I saw on Festivalscope only runs 95 minutes. I couldn't find information about the different run times.
9/10
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