The Attorney
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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The Attorney
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 18, 2013
Runtime
2h 7m
Genres
History, Drama
User Score
78%
Original Title
변호인
Production Companies
WithUs Films, Next Entertainment World, Will Entertainment, Finecut
Director
Yang Woo-seok
Description
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.