
A man named Farmer sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son – two acts committed by the Krugs, a race of animal-warriors who are controlled by the evil Gallian.


“What madness would make you king?”
In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.
Roy Iro
Ishmael

Ralph Johnson
Boethius

Anthony Ahern
Absalom
Sam O'Connor
Florian

Steve Cronin
Gwyn
Ishmael is a fantasy, drama film exploring themes of black and white, medieval, slow cinema, fantasy, drama. Directed by Louis Joblin, it stars Roy Iro, Ralph Johnson, Anthony Ahern. In a place lost to history, soldiers are sent to cull a rebellion brought on by mass psychosis. Ishmael, the executioner, and Boethius, an officiating priest, have grown tired of this bloodwork. When they’re tasked with killing Absalom, a delusional pig farmer who believes himself the royal heir, the two must make a decision; to execute him or to encourage his delusion. A path that could either absolve them of guilt or leave all three dead.
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