My First Client (2019)

Other name: 어린 의뢰인, Eorin Euiroiin, Eorin Uiroein, Orin Uiroein, Young Clients

Description:

"My First Client" delves into the journey of an aspiring lawyer from a small town, desperately seeking a law firm job in bustling Seoul. Unable to secure one initially, he finds temporary work at a child welfare center in his hometown. His path soon crosses with 10-year-old Da Bin at a police station, where she accuses her stepmother of abuse. Powerless to intervene, he watches as Da Bin is returned home. Daily visits from Da Bin and her 7-year-old brother to the welfare center make him acutely aware of their ongoing abuse, yet he remains unable to help.

A pivotal moment arrives when he secures a coveted law firm position in Seoul. He leaves his past behind without a word to the children. However, his new beginning is shattered by a shocking phone call: Da Bin has tragically killed her younger brother. This poignant narrative explores a lawyer's early struggles, the devastating impact of child abuse, and the heavy burden of perceived inaction.

Director: Jang Kyoo Seong [장규성]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama; Family; Law