The Executioner (2015)

Other name: 刀下留人

Description:

The Executioner plunges into the dark world of a veteran executioner burdened by countless past deeds. Seeking to protect a pregnant woman, he sends her to the capital under the care of a respected midwife. Yet, their path intertwines with a series of baffling murders. When the executioner bravely uses his blade to rescue a mysterious baby boy, this act unwittingly drags both him and the midwife into severe conflict with the formidable imperial court. Through shared perils, their unexpected alliance blossoms into a profound connection. Further complexities arise with a young couple's arrival, one desperate for refuge, the other a rebellious spirit seeking an escape. The enigmatic arrival of a magician irrevocably alters the executioner's fate. As the baby's true origins come to light, a dangerous truth is exposed, propelling everyone towards a deadly climax.

Country: Hong Kong

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Historical; Mystery; Thriller