Dir. David Dobkin · Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard · Music Thomas Newman
“Defend your Honor.”
Drama
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.
VIBE
A deeply felt, emotionally charged drama that explores the complex, often fractured bonds between fathers and sons. It's a journey through simmering resentments and unspoken love, set against the backdrop of a small-town legal battle, making for a poignant and reflective experience that slowly unravels layers of family history.
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