
Trial by Fire(2019)
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.


“10 years behind bars, the only chance to find the truth.”
A taxi driver is found dead, and Hyun-woo, the only witness, charged with a murder and serves 10 years in prison. While offering pro bono services, a lawyer Junyoung meets Hyun-woo, and they begin their journey to prove his innocence.

Jung Woo
Lee Joon-young

Kang Ha-neul
Jo Hyun-woo

Kim Hae-sook
Soon-im

Lee Dong-hwi
Mo Chang-hwan

Lee Kyung-young
Attorney Goo Pil-ho

Han Jae-yeong
Baek Chul-gi

Kim So-jin
Kang Hyo-jin

Min Jin-woong
Oh Jong-hak

Lee Jung-eun
Oh Mi-ri

Choi Jung-hun
Jong-hak's Friend
New Trial is a drama, crime film released in 2017 exploring themes of based on true story, trial. Directed by Kim Tae-yun, it stars Jung Woo, Kang Ha-neul, Kim Hae-sook. A taxi driver is found dead, and Hyun-woo, the only witness, charged with a murder and serves 10 years in prison. While offering pro bono services, a lawyer Junyoung meets Hyun-woo, and they begin their journey to prove his innocence.
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