The Executioner
El verdugoRating: 7.58 |
Year:1963 |
Country:IT, ES |
Description:
In this touching and often humorous film, a recently married undertaker finds himself unexpectedly taking up the family business of his father-in-law, an executioner who is preparing for retirement. Despite feeling uneasy about the morbid profession, our protagonist must confront his own sense of duty and personal values in order to carry on the legacy and honor the man who raised his bride. The film explores themes of tradition versus change, sacrifice, and the complex bonds of family and love. As the undertaker navigates his new role, he grapples with societal expectations and his own inner conflicts while striving to maintain a loving relationship with his wife and respect for her father. Along the way, he discovers not only the harsh realities of his new profession but also the hidden strength within himself.
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