In this haunting tale, a Southern prison becomes the stage for an extraordinary supernatural event. John Coffey, a large and quiet inmate on death row, is discovered to have the uncanny ability to heal people's physical afflictions through touch. As the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, witnesses this miraculous power, he feels compelled to intervene and prevent the execution of this gentle giant whose abilities seem to defy the grim reality of his situation. The movie delves into themes of redemption, justice, and the nature of human kindness amidst a backdrop of cruelty and death row procedures, leaving viewers contemplating the line between punishment and mercy.
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