History,Drama
South Korea
The Attorney is a 2013 South Korean drama film directed by Yang Woo-suk, starring Song Kang-ho, Kim Young-ae, and Oh Dal-su. The film takes place during the early 1980s in South Korea, which was under a military dictatorship at the time.
Song Woo-Seok is a successful attorney in Busan who is known for helping wealthy clients avoid paying taxes. However, his views on civil liberties are changed when he meets Park Jin-woo, a student activist who is arrested and brutally tortured by the government.
Woo-Seok initially turns a blind eye to Jin-woo's situation, but over time he becomes more and more empathetic to his plight. When Jin-woo is put on trial, Woo-seok decides to represent him as his defense attorney, much to the chagrin of his colleagues and family.
As Woo-seok delves deeper into Jin-woo's case, he uncovers evidence of the government's widespread human rights abuses, including torture, secret prisons, and forced confessions. Woo-seok becomes determined to use the trial as a way to expose these injustices and fight for justice for all of the victims.
The Attorney is a powerful and thought-provoking film that tackles complex themes of political oppression, human rights abuses, and the role of the legal system in fighting for justice. It has been praised for its nuanced performances, strong writing, and powerful storytelling.
