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New Trial

New Trial

10 years behind bars, the only chance to find the truth.

20176.91h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kim Tae-yun
Written by Kim Tae-yun
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Top Cast

Jung Woo

Jung Woo

Lee Joon-young

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Jo Hyun-woo

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Hae-sook

Soon-im

Lee Dong-hwi

Lee Dong-hwi

Mo Chang-hwan

Lee Kyung-young

Lee Kyung-young

Attorney Goo Pil-ho

Han Jae-yeong

Han Jae-yeong

Baek Chul-gi

Kim So-jin

Kim So-jin

Kang Hyo-jin

Min Jin-woong

Min Jin-woong

Oh Jong-hak

Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Oh Mi-ri

Choi Jung-hun

Choi Jung-hun

Jong-hak's Friend

Themes & Keywords

based on true storytrial

About New Trial

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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