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Movie: New Trial
Revised romanization: Jaesim
Hangul: 재심
Director: Kim Tae-Yoon
Writer: Kim Tae-Yoon
Producer: Yoon Soo-Jin, Park Sung-Il, Yoon Ki-Ho
Cinematographer: Kim Il-Yeon
Release Date: February 16, 2017
Runtime: 119 min.
Genre: Based on True Story / Law
Distributor: Opus Pictures, CGV Arthouse
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Hyun-Woo (Kang Ha-Neul) is the only witness to a taxi driver murder case. After being falsely accused of murdering a taxi driver by an oppressive criminal investigation, he has spent 10 years in prison.

Joon-Young (Jung Woo) is a lawyer in financial debt. He becomes aware of Hyun-Woo’s case. His intuition tells him that his case might be a good opportunity to advance his career. After Joon-Young meets Hyun-Woo, he becomes driven by a sense of justice and Hyun-Woo gains hope.

Notes

Filming began July 17, 2016 and finished October 3, 2016.
Movie is based on a real life incident. A taxi cab driver was killed on August 10, 2000. A 15-years-old boy was arrested and confessed to the crime after going through a violent interrogation.

Cast



Jung Woo	Kang Ha-Neul	Kim Hae-Sook
Lee Joon-Young	Jo Hyun-Woo	Soon-Im



Lee Dong-Hwi	Kim So-Jin	Kim Ha-Na
Mo Chang-Hwan	Kang Hyo-Jin	Lee Byul

Additional Cast Members:

Han Jae-Young - Baek Chul-Gi
Lee Kyoung-Young - Goo Pil-Ho
Min Jin-Woong - Oh Jong-Hak
Lee Jung-Eun - Oh Mi-Ri
Kim Young-Jae - Choi Young-Jae
Sung Do-Hyun - Detective Cha
Yang Hee-Myoung - Detective Dong
Park Doo-Sik - Tae-Goo
Jin Ye-Ju - Soo-Jung
Park Chul-Min - Detective Hwang
Choi Jung-Hun - Jong-Hak's friend
Ri Min - factory owner
Kwak Ja-Hyoung - coffee shop owner
Park Hee-Jung - Myung-Hee
Sung Yul-Suk - male employee of Korea Labor Corporation
Jo Seung-Yeon - female employee of Korea Labor Corporation
Jung Byung-Ho - opening judge
Park Yoo-Mil - judge
Ha Sung-Kwang - witness
Park Choong-Sun - taxi company director
Jang Hyuk-Jin - forensic doctor
Kim Jong-Eon - detective
Kim Dong-Hyuk - law firm intern 1
Yoo Ji-Hyun - law firm intern 2
Baek Ik-Nam - judge in the past
Choi Jong-Nam - law firm executive
Shin Won-Ho - Soo-Jung's boyfriend (present day)
Kim Chang-Hoi - Section Chief Hwang's detective 1 (past)
Seo Jeong-Sik - court convoy officer 1 (past)
Lee Chung-Hee - convenience store clerk
Kim Gun - piano lesson kid
Jun Hyun-Sook - middle-aged woman
Lee Dong-Hee - taxi driver
Song Kyung-Eui - public defender
Ahn Hyeon-Jeong - Joon-Young's mother-in-law
Yoo Jong-Yeon - courtroom spectator
Lee Jung-Choon - national archive staff
Park Choong-Hwan

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Albert Nov 22 2020 5:44 am The film was great! It is heartbreaking yet inspiring. Jung Woo & Kang Ha-Neul were phenomenal in their character portrayals. Highly recommended to anyone!

Rhy Jun 22 2020 10:21 am I recommend this movie!! Well done! It makes me more sad to think that this actually happened in real life.

Looney Jun 11 2020 3:35 am This movie is so underrated, needs more recognition!!!Ha-Neul and Jung-Woo did a great job in all expressions, well done!

AJ Jun 20 2019 10:38 am Strongly Recommended.

One of Korea’s finest films with excellent script, direction, and terrific performances by the two main leads. The story is based on a real miscarriage of justice and a lawyer who becomes the attorney and man he was meant to be through his hard work to clear a completely innocent young man. Strongly recommended as still one more entry in the growing cache of great Korean dramas and films from the best filmmakers in the world today. My only caveat is some scenes are graphic, wrenching, and heartbreaking, but they had to be to tell the truth, so steel yourself. Otherwise, the story is inspiring and lifting, and I think viewers will love both leads and the characters they play, so settle in for a great film.

kmovielover Jul 17 2018 7:13 am It’s a must watch!!!! i wished it was longer....... the acting was amazing and i wished the plot wasnt based on a real event bc it was hust so heartbreaking.....

yolo Jun 04 2018 9:56 pm Kang ha neul acting is awesomee. Also the lawyer did so well. The ending just take my tears soooo much. Kang ha neul played the role very well which can make my hearts hurts knowing its fact:"""

Chi Dec 07 2017 10:51 pm Of the 4 crime-related K-movies I've watched this year, this is the only one where justice was really served in the end. The acting was great as expected of the cast but it was also captivating; I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen. The story is as real as it could get where money and seeking for justice is involved (betrayal, cover-ups, debts, etc). I wish there are more movies like this one. It really is a must-watch.

boo Sep 17 2017 4:03 pm I wished that this never happened ... so sad that i can't say it was a good movie cause it ruined a child's life . The saddest movie ever.

a Jun 24 2017 11:30 pm immediately put this into my favorite movies of all time list after watching it! the actors were amazing. love the chemistry between jung woo and haneul on set and in real life. I felt so frustrated watching this. injustice in a system that's supposed to bring justice?... just wow. power and money can get you away with anything. that's unfortunately the reality and it's tragic. I thought Joon Young was just a made up character because I didn't believe there was a lawyer that was that dedicated and good-hearted as him. I was surprised to see that this movie was based on a true story in the end. So sad for the real Hyun Woo but so glad that Joon Young is real. I hope there will be more lawyers that aren't blinded by money and power like Chang Hwan and genuinely want to help bring justice to the people like Joon Young.

Aren May 05 2017 7:09 am Great movie and great acting. Now the main story behind this movie is about this boy wrongly accused and tortured like anything by the people who are appointed to serve the people. Very strong social message from this movie and I put this movie in my top 10 list of movies i have watched so far. Worth it.

ARMY May 02 2017 4:50 am This move is no joke! It teaches you about being humble, be fair and fight for justice. Kang ha neul did so well as the main character. To anyone who didn't watch it yet, I suggest you to watch this movie ASAP ! Believe me, you won't regret anything. :)

Cmb Apr 22 2017 7:07 am Accdg to the notes, he was 15 yrs old. Just wow, for them, ruining a child's life is so easy. Unbelievable!

Seol Apr 22 2017 7:01 am Overall, amazing movie, cast...all of it. Recommended. Also, a movie that forces me to get angry.

Mcai Apr 07 2017 9:53 am It's an awesome movie... actors are its best performance ... waaaaahooooooo!

Chaimakyu Mar 30 2017 9:47 am Such amazing movie, everything about it was totally perfect

Maha Mar 30 2017 12:24 am It looks like a good movie, both lead actors are excellent.. will see it today and get back here for a review.

Siti Chairani Proehoeman Feb 12 2017 7:46 am Kang Ha Neul's acting is really excellent, he has the quality of a great actor...with his very good look and a kind and humble personality....he is no doubt aspiring fast to become the top Korean actor....

gane Feb 04 2017 9:17 pm i seriously cannot wait to see thisss...... it's gonna be geat i knowww it khn acting is jjang ^^

Heba Oct 17 2016 1:56 pm Kang ha neul oppaaaaa Hwaiting!! <3

yaya Oct 03 2016 2:23 am looking forward to this movie <3 Haneul oppa fighting!!

grace Sep 18 2016 12:50 am UWWWOOOW!! I see The Youth Over Flowers Iceland is reunite!! XD after Sanghoon and Jungseok reunite in Jealousy Incarnate and Jungwoo Haneul will reunite too

monstar ❤ Sep 15 2016 10:29 pm Ohh a mini iceland reunion for ha neul and jung woo. And lee dong hwi as well? Im in.

hmm May 31 2016 4:47 am will it be like im si wan's story in The Attorney??

Chris May 31 2016 12:19 am My Ha Neul. Please confirm, I can't wait to see you in new project :)

Nana May 30 2016 12:29 pm Yaaaasasscant hardly wait for Jung Woo's comeback!

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