Feb. 13, 2019|South Korea|129 Min.|n/A
Genre: Crime;Drama;Kids;Mystery;Romance
Description: The story revolves around the relationship between a lawyer and an autistic student. Soon-ho, a lawyer burdened by his father’s debt, is assigned to a murder case involving Mi-ran, a housekeeper accused of killing her employer. Mi-ran claims she discovered her employer already dead in his room. The only witness to the incident is Ji-woo, an autistic high school student. To persuade Ji-woo to testify in court, Soon-ho decides to approach her, forming a friendship in an attempt to challenge her testimony.
“Innocent Witness” is a 2019 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Han, featuring Jung Woo-sung and Kim Hyang-gi. The film was released on February 13, 2019. Soon-ho, played by Jung Woo-sung, is a lawyer who initially gained recognition for his work with a progressive legal association. After years of defending ordinary citizens against corporations, he shifts to a high-paying position at a prestigious law firm. His new boss, though impressed by his skills, worries that Soon-ho’s clean image might unsettle their corporate clients. Outside work, Soon-ho lives a quiet life with his elderly father and maintains a strained friendship with a former colleague who is raising her daughter.
Soon-ho’s first significant case at the firm involves defending a housekeeper accused of murdering her employer. The housekeeper claims the death was a suicide she couldn’t prevent. The case becomes complicated due to the only witness, an autistic girl (played by Kim Hyang-gi) from the neighborhood. The film explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by Soon-ho as he navigates the case and his evolving relationship with the young witness.
Cast director: Lee Han
Cast actor: Jung Woo-sung, Kim Hyang-gi, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Jang Young-nam, Yeom Hye-ran, Jung Won-joong, Park Geun-hyung, Kim Jong-soo, Lee Seo-hwan, Song Yun-ah
Original name: 증인