New Trial (2017)

Other name: 재심, Jaesim, Retrial

Description:

The gripping legal drama New Trial follows a tragic story of injustice and redemption. When a forty-year-old taxi driver is found dead at Yakcheon, Hyun Woo, a young witness at the scene, is wrongfully charged with the murder. Despite pleading his innocence, he is sentenced to ten years in prison. Upon his release, Hyun Woo struggles to rebuild his life with his mother, burdened by the heavy stigma of being a convicted killer. Meanwhile, Joon Yeong, a lawyer drowning in debt after losing a massive class-action suit, reluctantly takes a job at a law firm. Assigned to pro bono cases, Joon Yeong crosses paths with Hyun Woo. Moved by the injustice, the debt-ridden lawyer decides to take on the ultimate challenge. Together, Joon Yeong and Hyun Woo embark on a difficult legal battle to clear Hyun Woo's name, uncover the truth behind the Yakcheon tragedy, and seek justice through a new trial.

Director: Kim Tae Yoon [김태윤]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Action; Crime; Drama; Investigation; Law