The Attorney

The Attorney

2013 · 127 min · KO · 7.6 (160 votes)
Dir. Yang Woo-seok · Starring Song Kang-ho, Kim Young-ae, Oh Dal-su, Yim Si-wan, Kwak Do-won, Jo Min-ki · Music Hong Dae-sung

No money. No connections. No degree.

HistoryDrama

In the early 1980s, South Korea is torn by student protests over the lack of representation in the government. Song Woo-Seok is a successful attorney in Busan specializing in tax law. His views regarding civil liberties are changed by student activist Park Jin-woo. When Jin-Woo is brutally tortured and put on trial for his activism, Woo-seok decides to defend Jin-woo as his client.

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A powerful and moving story of one man's awakening to injustice. It's a deeply human drama about standing up for what's right, even when the odds are stacked against you. Expect emotional courtroom scenes and a profound sense of hope.

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