The Advocate: A Missing Body (2015)

Other name: 성난 변호사, Angry Lawyer, Sungnan Byeonhosa

Description:

The Advocate: A Missing Body is a gripping legal thriller that follows Byeon, a hotshot lawyer fresh off a successful defense of a large company in a new drug side effect lawsuit. Recognizing his talent, the company's chairman recruits Byeon to defend his chauffeur, who stands accused of murdering a female student. It is a highly unusual case without a body, where only a massive pool of blood and a single eyewitness point to the chauffeur, the lone suspect caught at the scene. Facing off against him in court is the public prosecutor, Jin, with whom Byeon shares a romantic history. Determined to secure another victory, Byeon crosses ethical lines by preparing a false witness to bolster his defense. However, the intense legal battle reaches a shocking climax on the final day of the trial. An unexpected turn of events completely disrupts his strategy, leading to a stunning defeat that Byeon never saw coming.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Law; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller