Ishmael

Ishmael

20 mins | Drama, Fantasy | Nov. 22, 2025

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.

Ishmael

20 mins | Drama, Fantasy | Nov. 22, 2025

Ishmael
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.
Producers
Original title Ishmael
Directors Louis Joblin
Writers Louis Joblin

Cast

Roy Iro

as Ishmael

Ralph Johnson

as Boethius

Anthony Ahern

as Absalom

Sam O'Connor

as Florian

Steve Cronin

as Gwyn