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a CHUNG Jiyoung Film
JANUARY 5th, 2007
Judge PARK Bongju.
I want you to confess
why you overrode the law?
What the hell are you doing!
Here's a news f1ash! former
S Univ. professor KIM Kyungho,
has allegedly shot the presiding
judge with a crossbow
after losing a professorship
reinstatement case in Court.
The disgruntled suspect, sought
the judge out at his home and
committed a life-threatening
offense against him using
a dangerous weapon
The Supreme Court
held an urgent judges' meeting
and declared to take severe
legal actions against him for
challenging constitutionalism
and attacking the Judiciary.
UNBOWED
Hey!
Just pay my outstanding fees
for helping you win this lawsuit!
It took me 3 years to stop
the company from firing you!
You'll get paid when union
members are reinstated.
You might as well join in
the fight. Lawyers like
- you should take a stand!
- It's your fight, not mine!
Stop it!
Just give me my money.
- Mr. CHOI.
- What!
Miss LEE,
thanks for the coffee.
- See you later.
- Union Chairman Mr. CHOI!
What is it, what?!
A fight's one thing
and paying up is another.
Our office is really
in a rut you know.
How can it be worse than
our members being laid off?!
Awe fuck!
Give me my money
What, fuck?!
- What did you say?
- What!
- How old are you?
- What!
How old are you?
Every goddamn sentence of
yours ends with 'money'?
What's your deal! Huh?!
If you're a lawyer,
act like one! Shit! Hey!
You'll never see a penny
until we're all reinstated?
I'm quitting this shitty job
anyway, you son-of-a-bitch!
This case is so high profile.
I'm sure other attorneys
will be interested.
That said, what brings you
all the way down to Changwon?
It's you
whom my husband wants.
I used to be the best in defending
wrongly dismissed university professors.
Especially, I earned my fame
through the Prof. LEE Dongho trial.
And participated in drafting
the revised private school law
He said you don't care much
about what other people say
And that you'd be
a good match with him.
I read about the case
in the news
But first give me details
about his dismissal.
My husband was on the university
entrance exam evaluation team.
January, 1995
A and B can only be parallel.
But the question should prove
how they are perpendicular.
A and B cannot be parallel and
perpendicular at the same time.
So this question itself
cannot be valid
Mo wonder 1 cou1dn't so1ve it.
Who presented this question?
Prof. CHOI?
Prof. CHOI, no need to take
everything so seriously.
We can either grade it
as a no score or the highest score.
You mean we should
admit it was an error?
Our Mathematics Dept.
will all look like fools!
But if we hid the truth,
- it'll make things worse.
- There he is.
What have you decided to do?
We've decided to create
another official answer sheet
and re-grade
the exam papers by it.
What? But that will
change who passes or fails.
Prof. KIM.
You need to put the university's
reputation above your principles.
But shouldn't the school's
reputation be based on 'trust'?
If trust means so much to you,
why raise such controversy?!
Prof. KIM, you need to learn to
embrace a colleague's mistake
That's enough. We'll just close
this issue before word gets out.
- Let's do that.
- Right.
It's just like lying
to the students.
As their professor,
I won't accept this.
Are you clueless or
just too self-righteous?!
Enough.
You think a good thesis will
get you a full tenure?
That's how he became
the faculty outcast
and the following year
he failed to receive tenure.
That really hit
my husband hard.
He eventually filed a lawsuit
to reinstate his position.
But
Reissuing tenure status is
the school's right.
It's the reality of private schools.
Sons-of-bitches
I still have a hangover from yesterday.
I need some water.
Please excuse me.
Hey!
Why do my hands always shake
when I'm starting to sober up?
It's so humiliating!
MARCH 2005, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.
Honey, we can now
return to Korea?
What's dad saying?
They passed a new law permitting
university faculty excluded mom
a tenure-track to have another
chance for re-evaluation.
Look here, SNU's Prof. KIM Minsu
has been reinstated.
If I apply for a re-evaluation,
I'll be able to return
to my university.
I'm not going back.
What're you talking about?
I don't want to go back.
You were always right,
but where did that get us?
But can't you see
they've changed the law.
These letters of validation
confirm that
not just local mathematicians
but also prestigious
mathematicians from overseas
also confirm the plaintiff's
claims are justified, right?
Yes, your Honor.
So why did he lose?
The judge graduated mom
the same school that dismissed him.
It's nothing new that
private school foundations
and the Judiciary are close.
So you never appealed?
We appealed immediately
and that's where we met
Judge PARK Bongju.
They blamed my exclusion
from a tenure-track on
my lack of ability as a scholar.
Yet they haven't presented
one single piece of evidence.
I would like you to treat
this case strictly by the law.
You're constantly telling me
to stick strictly to the law,
which I absolutely will.
At first, we had high hopes
for Judge PARK Bongju, but
This is a petition filed and
signed by the students.
This clearly proves the plaintiff's
lack of ability as an educator.
I would like to submit this
as court evidence.
Submission permitted.
I'd like these students to be
summoned as witnesses.
This is fa1se evidence
fabricated by the school.
I will make that conclusion.
Therefore there is no reason to
overrule the original ruling
and accordingly the plaintiff's
appeal is defeated.
Wait just a moment.
PARK Bongju
Wait! Wait, wait!
Would you like some water?
No, it's okay
I guess you like to drink?
Uh, yes uh, no.
Anyway, I'll take the case
and try to do my best
I'll call you
when I return to Seoul.
I I
Good day.
Why's she just leaving?
It's not a profitable gig
for us anyway.
But it's a high profile case.
Win and you'll earn success,
but even losing will bring fame.
We probably won't be
earning a dime.
During the investigation, we'll be
constantly commuting to Seoul.
You realize how much
we'll spend on motel charges?
Are you even interested in
managing this office?!
His wife's really beautiful.
Shimwon, Shimju!
Daddy!
Are you gonna have a drink?
Of course. It'll be my second
round with my babies!
Honey!
Where's mommy?
- Mommy?
- Yeah.
She's with uncle in the room.
Uncle?
Hey! Welcome!
Good to see you.
How about a drink, yeah?
Drink?
How can you even think of that
when his house is about to be
put up for foreclosure!
Awe, that son-of-a-bitch CHO!
COURTHOUSE
Hey, LEE! Where are you?
Lobby
I'm in the lobby.
And you?
Which lobby? Your left, left.
Over here!
I could barely find you.
- How have you been?
- Where's my money?
Follow me.
What about my money?
It's the case you'll be handling.
Which is why
I summoned you here today.
What the
It's a fraud case, a big one.
And KANG Sukchul has been
assigned as the presiding judge.
But don't you know him
better than I do?
Yeah, but you've both been on
the student council in school.
Besides, the Chief Judge
is a stubborn bastard.
And unfortunately
I've been blacklisted
You think I'm any better
when I'm just a third-rate lawyer
who leeches off laborers?
Here's an advance.
It's 5 million Won.
I'm having dinner with
KANG Sukchul tomorrow.
So make sure you postpone
your return to Changwon, okay?
I'll call you.
So broker jobs are now
that asshole's new gig? Shit
THE 7th TRIAL
THE CROSSBOW CASE, 2007
As you were waiting
for the elevator
someone called you.
You turned around and saw
the accused descending
from the 2nd floor, right?
Yes.
The accused who came down
the stairs approached you
with a crossbow
in his hands, correct?
Yes.
Prosecution?
Continue the cross-examination.
The accused raised his crossbow
and aimed it at you, correct?
At that time I was too surprised
to think straight.
Anyway, the accused had
What are you
Judge PARK!
Judge PARK!
- Who are you!
- Are you okay?
Take good care of that.
Call the police and hold him
so he doesn't get away.
I have a question
for the witness.
How did the arrow extracted from
your abdomen get a blunt tip?
That I don't know.
Anyway, at that time
Witness, you're lying, right?
Please remain from throwing
slandering comments at me.
Even during the course
of the tenure-track reinstatement trial,
the witness has
constantly been lying.
Stop. Can't you see
the victim wants to settle?
Order in the courtroom!
During that trial, the witness neglected
his duty to preside a court
according to
Article 103 of the Constitution
and Artic1e 1 of
the Civil Procedure Act requiring
all trial procedures to adhere to
the principle of truth and integrity.
Mr. KIM, he is
the Prosecution's witness.
You can cross-examine him on
matters only related to the case.
Mr. PARK,
do you acknowledge this?
Mr. KIM,
are you challenging me?
Why won't you
let me ask questions?
They are related
to the key factor of this case!
The tenure-track reinstatement
trial is irrelevant to this case
and should not be treated here
as a subject for examination.
I am just pointing out my motive
for taking a crossbow with me.
If only the witness had
given me a fair trial,
this would never have happened.
I object, your Honor.
Sustained.
Mr. KIM, please stop.
I want you to object
to this trial.
I said, I want you to
object to this trial!
It's your decision to make.
Your Honor
I object to this trial.
You're fired.
Are you still working
for that newspaper?
Whew, you've become
one hot cutie?
Does that mean
I was never hot before?
You were always running around
in short hair and sneakers.
Let's get some tea
somewhere.
You must be joking!
We're going for a drink!
Love the sound of that?
Let's go!
Ms. JANG!
Mrs. KIM!
I just met an old friend.
This is PARK Jun,
an attorney
Good afternoon.
Ah Good afternoon.
I also have a case here
That was a ridiculous trial
Was it?
Good day
You two seem close.
We met while I was
working on a story.
And how do you two
know each other?
I met him once as my husband
wanted to hire him.
Anyway
Why didn't you take the case?
Who shoots a judge
with a crossbow?
It's like a fight between
David and Goliath.
David throws stones
with all his might,
but the armored Goliath
never budges.
Wait, wait.
This is a $20,000 phone call.
Yo, LEE, did you book
the appointment?
The appointment's been cancelled.
- Cancelled?
- Uh, well
Yeah, okay. Judges and lawyers
shouldn't meet anyway.
- We'll just go ahead with things.
- The case went to another attorney.
So I need the money back.
Are those sons-of-bitches
kidding me?!
Anyway, the money
Money? Yeah, I'll return it!
But it'll just take me a year!
Those sons-of-bitches?
Goddamn it
Let's go. You're drunk.
Don't feel like it.
Leave if you want to.
Can I sleep over?
I'd love to sleep at
a pretty divorcee's place.
You just sexually harassed me.
Then arrest me.
Yeah, okay. Let's go!
Not bad to be arrested
for sexual harassment.
We're here.
We're here?
Shit, nice place, let's go!
On, no.
As for you
The 24-hour sauna over there.
That's where you're going!
I'm sick of motels and saunas?
Jun!
I hate them.
Jun!
I'm not kidding. From motel to sauna,
sauna to motel
I'm sick of it!
Hey, Jun!
It won't be easy
finding a lawyer.
Even the MINBYUN-Lawyers
for a Democratic Society
won't have anyone
to represent you.
Professor KIM does have
an attitude issue.
You shouldn't be saying that,
Mrs. KIM.
I agree.
Personally, it was liberating
when he fired his attorney.
I know. But he's only making
his 1ife more difficu1t.
Professor KIM is a hero
to all us judicial victims.
If only there's an attorney
who could be a good buffer
between him and the bench
There is a perfect person
But Mrs. KIM doesn't
seem to like him
Hello, I'm PARK Jun.
Hello.
I'm surprised you're here
when you've turned down my offer.
Why did you come to me again?
While turning down
distinguished attorneys?
They all wanted me to apologize
and settle when I'm innocent.
But you did commit a crime.
You shot a man with a crossbow?
But I didn't!
I didn't shoot him.
Sorry to ask, but
are you an alcoholic?
Don't write that down?
But we're supposed to
Don't tell them to break
the rules, you're a lawyer.
fuck the rules?
Write it all down?
All rules must be abided by.
Good! Write what he just said!
Write that down?
Like, 'rules must be abided by.'
It's a problem
when they are broken.
But the law itself is beautiful.
The law is beautiful?
Then can you say the same
for the National Security Law?
Didn't I tell you to stop writing
down our conversation?
I know nothing about
the National Security Law.
I'm just saying that we live in
a constitutional state and that
our Criminal Law was made well.
And that includes
our Criminal Procedure Act
The law is nothing but crap,
okay?
Take a good look at our history.
The law is nothing but
involuntary submission following
a series of aggression!
Did you come to argue with me?
Are you claiming that
the law is useless?
What I'm saying is,
the law is full of contradictions?
The law's just like mathematics.
If the question is accurate,
the answer will be as well.
No contradiction can exist.
You are one hell of
a conservative man.
Yes, I am conservative.
Conservatism is about following
socially agreed principles.
Why should this be a problem?
That's why I will show those
law-breaking judges
a lesson using the law itself.
I'm sure you'll be fine
without me.
What a bunch of bullshit!
Awe shit
LEE will get on my case again.
Shit
I really worked hard to change
KIM Kyungho's wife's mind.
But you go fuck everything up?
That KIM Kyungho doesn't
fucking need a lawyer.
How long have you been drinking
to be so drunk like this?
Eunsuh, what should I do
if I were to quit this job?
Tell me!
What should I do?
Shit
- Answer the phone.
- Huh?
- Phone?
- Uh, yeah, phone.
I know, I know.
Hello? LEE?
What?
We've got court tomorrow?
You think I care?!
Clear the office.
Put it up for sale!
CHANGWON DISTRICT COUR
- Get out.
- Uh, I'm not late. Shit.
Hey, don't leave without lunch.
Wait at the office with LEE.
No thanks, I'm leaving.
Treat her to a bowl of noodles.
I'm not late, am l?
Three years ago there was
a huge strike in Changwon.
Every labor rights lawyer
participated in the protest.
Only Mr. PARK, fearful of
a bloodshed, refused to join.
What?
He didn't join the fight?
from that point on
he was scapegoated.
As labor rights lawyer whom
the laborers wouldn't hire.
He was unable to get work
and debt kept piling up.
Subsequently he resorted
to alcoholism.
But why didn't he participate?
It's not like him.
He was traumatized by the Bupyong
Daewoo Motors protest
But he wasn't hurt then.
That's what I'm talking about.
I saw the tapes shot by
the labor force media group.
While everyone else was being
miserably beaten and injured,
he was unscathed just because
he was a lawyer.
He blamed himself for everything.
He was the one who incited
the protest in the first place.
One day he drank himself silly
and started balling like a baby.
How could I leave after
seeing him like that?
And look where's it got me.
Do you have those tapes?
Tapes?
This is the court's
preliminary injunction
declaring that all actions
interfering with
any labor union activities
are against the law!
Eunsuh, aren't you going home?
Anyone preventing us mom
entering the union office!
Is that PARK Jun?
Have no legal foundation
What a fighter
committing an illegal offense!
Be still!
Why are you arresting us?
I'm back from the realtors.
What do you mean,
'rea1tfirs'?
I put our office up for sale.
You said you're quitting.
When did I say that?
Are you kidding me?
Then was that just drunk talk?
Awe shit. Call the realtors
and cancel!
And order me a bow1 of
noodles as you're at it.
There's only one solution.
It's the designation of Counsel
request for the crossbow case.
Shit
Says who?! In spite of
our office situation,
an employee shouldn't
bully his boss
Awe shit! fine
Shit
Then at least take this.
RESIGNATION
Shit
Hello, I'm calling
from Changwon.
Ms. JANG
I'm now unemployed.
So I'm in your hands.
I've resigned
like you told me to.
Give that to me?
What brings you here?
I've changed my mind.
Have a seat.
There's just one thing
I need to confirm.
Why did you take a crossbow
with you that day?
I had to release the stress
from that bullshit trial.
So I would shoot arrows
at the shooting field.
Did you take it with you that
day to shoot PARK Bongju?
You think I'm stupid?
To shoot another man like that?
Including PARK Bongju,
I was determined to teach every
foul-playing judge a lesson.
I just wanted to scare him
to confess his false judgment.
Okay! Then shall we start?
Aren't they getting hungry?
It's been hours.
Want me to ask
when they'll be done?
And get an earful mom
that sick bastard?
He'll be demanding
visitation and inmate rights.
It'll just give you a headache.
Right
Here is a statement of grounds
for appeal.
Okay, I'll type and
polish it up.
No, I want you to submit it
as it is.
You're truly a strange client!
- Then what am I supposed to do?
- Support me.
Support.
Support you
What? Have I made you
mad again?
I'll submit my own statement
of grounds for appeal.
A lawyer's job is to serve
the client.
Hence, you just need to do
as you're told.
I should get going!
Be well prepared,
and stop drinking so much.
I've quit drinking.
I won't be drinking
until the end of this trial.
the entire trial will be
recorded and dictated.
Let's hear the accuser's
statement of grounds for appeal.
Your Honor
as you may know,
this is an extremely
particular case.
Right as it happened, a national
judges' meeting was summoned.
There the case was announced as
a terrorist act against the Judiciary,
which declared to take severe
legal actions like we all know.
Even before a trial.
Don't you find this
somewhat odd?
Furthermore, the victim's been
changing his statement mom
the first police investigation
to the original trial.
The Defense wonders on what
grounds the original trial court
stands to undisputedly accept
such unreliable statements.
In conclusion,
the Defense requests for
sufficient examination and
proper investigation based on
evidence and reasonable judgment.
Nothing further, your Honor.
Now it's the Prosecution's turn
to make your statement.
Recently, during the politician
PARK Keunhae's campaign trail,
a man slashed her face
with a paper knife.
The man was sentenced
to 8 years.
Attacking the Judiciary
as the last fortress of democracy
with a lethal weapon due to
a disapproving sentence
is a serious crime no different
from the attack on PARK Keunhae.
Thus, the State disputes
the lenient sentence of 4 years,
and would like to appeal
for a heavier sentence.
Mr. PARK,
you did well today!
You're a good partner
for Prof. KIM!
- Really?
- Yes, really.
Okay! Lunch is on me!
Wow, really?
My shoulder's been bugging me
ever since I stopped drinking!
That shoulder's still hurting?
Now what shall we order?
Sit, sit
Bro, he's passing by.
Yo, crossbow man!
My name is KIM Kyungho.
I was just transferred here
while you were in the hospital.
I heard you went on
a hunger strike for two weeks.
Anyway
Where did you get such good
connections?
I heard you missed court
the first day of your appeal?
My hand
It has nothing to do with that.
I just wasn't feeling well
Who gets just 4 years after
shooting a judge with a crossbow?
He must have great connections!
Shit, Yongchul's got 5 years
or 7 for cursing the judge!
Now look here
Hey
The correctiona1 officers tfi1d
me you're a stubborn bastard,
and that you're driving
them crazy.
Why don't you share a bit
of those benefits you've got.
Okay, why not?
I'll share my connections.
What kind of problems
have you got?
Wow.
THE 2nd APPEAL-CROSSBOW CASE
DECEMBER 10th, 2007
The Defense wants to call
PARK Bongju to the stand.
Explain why when he's already
testified at the original trial.
Because he is a key witness
in this trial.
As his statement conflicts with mine,
a cross-examination is necessary.
Then this request will be
determined 1ater.
Are you repeating
the original case again?
- Whenever PARK
- Let's just get this over with first.
The Defense motions for
a bloodstain verification.
We would like to verify whether
the bloodstains match PARK's.
Are you suggesting
they aren't the victim's?
You accept everything presented by
Prosecution without a doubt
while questioning
all our requests
Mr. KIM. Please don't cut me off
when I'm speaking.
According to Article 132
in the Rules of Criminal Procedures,
when a prosecutor enters
a request for evidence,
the correlation between
evidence and fact must be specified.
But
Then, are you saying the blood
on the clothes evidence
cannot be verified?
Bloodstain verification is
basic forensic procedure.
Counsel, why are you bringing this up
now and not during the original trial?
I wasn't there at that time.
This trial can proceed without
a bloodstain verification.
According to a written
expert's opinion,
That's why we should confirm
if that man is PARK Bongju or not.
What is the Prosecution's
opinion?
Since it's clear the victim was
wounded by a crossbow,
the State considers this
procedure unnecessary.
Mr. KIM.
I would like to ask you
a question.
Wasn't the victim's injury
inflicted by your crossbow?
No, Your Honor.
Then how did the victim
get injured?
The hospital clearly verifies
the injury and treatment he received.
Are you saying the paramedics,
doctors and others
are all lying?
Yes, your Honor.
PARK has originally stated
the broken arrow as evidence.
But Prosecution has presented
an intact one instead.
Can't you see someone is lying?
Then we'll probably get
some answers when witness
LEE Jongguk is cross-examined
in the next trial.
Then, what about summoning PARK
and the bloodstain verification?
Those will be postponed.
You're postponing both?
further consideration wi11 be
given to this matter.
The first 119 paramedic to see
the wound, KWON Changduk.
The patrol officer who collected
the arrow, LEE Jongguk.
The police officer who filed
the police report, HONG Sukjun.
The doctor who treated
the victim, PARK Jaeki.
These four are confirmed as
witnesses to take the stand.
Requests for PARK Bongju and
the bloodstain verification
are postponed.
This court is adjourned.
I hate being cut off
when I'm speaking!
I know. The presiding judge keeps
- cutting people off
- No, I mean you Mr. PARK.
Who me? But we had great
teamwork back there?
Speak for yourself.
Prosecution summoned
Dr. PARK Jaeki
to cover up PARK's
conflicting statement.
They'll argue that PARK
clearly had an injury
Don't worry.
I'm great at cross-examinations?
Leave it to the expert!
The only real experts in
this country are conmen.
Just remember, don't cut me off
again when I'm speaking.
What an asshole?
There're no experts in this country
because of guys like you.
Perfect teamwork doesn't
come all at once.
- You'll have to work hard at it.
- What an asshole?
- Good job.
- Thank you.
The lawyers before had
a hard time with my husband.
But you seem to be doing well.
Would you like to join me
for lunch?
I have to leave for Changwon
right now.
- Now?
- Yeah.
I've got something for you.
Anything good?
You're not even watching.
I'm changing the channel to
my favorite TV drama.
Just leave it.
Who the hell gave you
this cumbersome gadget?
- Who is it?
- None of your business.
Strange.
It must be a woman.
Awe come on,
she's no woman to me?
So who's 'she'?
Didn't I tell you about
this journalist, JANG I met?
Auch! Hey!
What do you think
you're doing?
Give them back to her.
What for?
She must think
she's your wife!
What kind of woman gives
a gift like this to a married man!
It's not normal unless
something's going on!
Are you out of your mind??
Who wouldn't go crazy
in a situation like this?!
Did or didn't you?
- You did, right?
- Awe shit! OK, fine!
Okay, I'm not using this!
I'm getting rid of them!
Hey!
Okay, I'm getting rid of them!
Should've just slept with her
before being accused like this!
What was that?
Who the fuck?
- Someone must've been hit?
- Light out, quick!
Quick, clear everything!
Destroy all evidence!
I've submitted the preparatory
pleadings you wrote me.
My attorney was happy
you made his life easier.
Manager-type attorneys
are all like that.
I'm just showing my appreciation.
So please accept.
But I don't smoke.
It's $20 per cigarette.
Stop trafficking
illegal goods like this.
Refund this cause
I just quit smoking.
NO ONE CAN OPEN THIS LETTER
IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
THE 3rd APPEAL - CROSSBOW CASE
JANUARY 28th, 2008
Witness.
On the day you were
dispatched to the crime scene,
how many paramedics
were there in the ambulance?
KO Seungmin and myself,
just us two.
Where's the patient?
There he's coming out.
He's coming out.
What's going on?
Are you okay?
He's okay.
Did you get to see the victim's
injury with your own two eyes?
- Yes I have.
- According to this log,
PARK Bongju's words
have been written down.
Did you hear them
directly from PARK?
Yes I have.
I asked him in the ambulance,
how he got his wound.
He shot me
from 1-2 meters away.
The arrow struck me in the
abdomen and bounced off.
Bounce off?
How could he get wounded
when it bounced off?
I'm not sure.
I really don't know.
In the Prosecution's report,
he stated he pulled out the
arrow lodged in his abdomen.
But you've never heard this?
I have not.
Nothing further, your Honor.
Prosecution, your witness
for cross-examination.
It will be unnecessary,
your Honor.
According to the medical
diagnosis filed by the witness,
the victim was hospitalized for
which required 3 weeks
of medical treatment.
Is this correct, Dr. PARK?
Yes, it is.
Have you seen the wound
for sure, Dr. PARK?
Yes, I have.
Nothing further, your Honor.
The paramedics' log indicates
the victim's wound was O.5 cm
before he reached the hospital.
But the diagnosis states 2 cm.
Was the depth of the wound
No, it was the width,
the width of the wound.
The width?
But PARK stated you told him
the wound was 2 cm in depth.
So you never said that?
I couldn't have said that.
It is difficult to accurately
determine the depth of a wound.
Nothing further, your Honor.
Are you the policeman who retrieved
Yes.
According to the deposition,
security guard KIM Dukhwan
stated he had placed
the broken arrow
at the garden threshold
where the driver already placed
the crossbow and two other arrows.
When you bagged the
crossbow and the three arrows,
did you see the broken arrow,
Officer LEE?
No, I haven't.
Wouldn't that make the arrows
a total of4 and not 3?
Then are PARK Bongju and
KIM Dukhwan lying?
That
I'm not really sure
The accused shot the victim
in front of the elevator inside.
So the arrow must've broke
as the victim wrestled the accused
after being shot.
Since the witness retrieved three
arrows from the garden outside,
and there was an arrow
broken inside,
this broken arrow couldn't have
been found at the garden.
Isn't this why you never
discovered a broken arrow?
Your Honor.
The Prosecution's question
is way too odd.
- I can't understand
- Wait.
- No, it is a good question.
- I'm not finished.
Just be quiet for a moment.
Can't you see I'm speaking?
What do you two think
you're doing?
Go on, go!
Then where's the broken arrow
that the witness never found?
What?
Could the Prosecution have
put it away somewhere?
What do you mean by
'put away'?
I mean, could they have
destroyed evidence?
Mr. KIM!
- Prosecution, answer the question!
- Mr. KIM!
Are you the detective who
bagged the victim's clothes?
Yes I am.
Are these clothes exhibits
in the exact same state
as when found?
They display the same state.
Can you confirm whether
this shirt exhibit also is the same?
Yes.
Then why does this undershirt
have bloodstains on it,
while this shirt has none
despite an arrow penetration?
Can you explain?
I'm not sure. I guess
It didn't seep that far out.
Then can you explain this?
This thick padded vest exhibit
was worn over this shirt.
Why does this vest have
bloodstains on it?
I cannot give you
an exact explanation.
Why's that?
Because it requires
a scientific opinion.
Nothing further, your Honor.
Your witness, Prosecution.
Your Honor, the State will
not pursue a cross-examination.
Then I would like to ask
a question to the Prosecution.
I advise you to place
that question to me.
Every witness has revealed PARK's
statement as entirely false.
Yet the Prosecution is refusing
to cross-examine witnesses.
Have you just given up?
Or are you admitting I'm innocent?
If nothing is proven then
that means you're innocent.
You'll get your sentence
at the end of this trial.
I've been through
numerous judges
who repeatedly postponed
judgment calls
that led to quack sentences,
and then told me to appeal if I
was dissatisfied. Preposterous!
So please request Prosecution
to prove their point
right here, right now.
Prosecution, please respond.
The State believes sufficient
evidence have been presented.
The witnesses' testimonies have
been suggesting that all the
Prosecution's evidence are fa1se.
So what do you mean
by 'sufficient'?
If Prosecution can't prove their point,
then you will definitely be acquitted.
Therefore, it isn't a matter
you should be concerned of.
But I cannot help
but be concerned.
Whether PARK's wound
was se1f-inf1ict
or fabricated
by the Prosecution,
or if the witnesses are
committing perjury,
don't you want the truth?
Okay.
What do you mean, okay?
All I'm asking the Prosecution
is for a proper explanation.
Next
- The bloodstain verification
- Don't change the subject.
Mr. KIM, do not disrupt
the order in this court.
Prosecution has stated they have
presented sufficient evidence
and it is my job to decide
if this is true or not.
A bloodstain verification calls
for a judicial officer on site
who confirms evidence
in person.
But we cannot get the victim's
blood sample at this point.
It's just a simple request to
confirm whether the bloodstain
on the clothes exhibit matches
with PARK's blood.
There is no need for a judicial
officer's scene inspection.
All we need is
a blood verification.
Then how will we acquire
the victim's blood sample?
What do you mean?
The court can request
a blood sample.
And if the victim refuses,
a warrant can always be issued.
- Because it is inappropriate
- Inappropriate?!
Are you saying you undoubtedly
accept the bloodstained clothes
as evidence without
proper confirmation?
The Defense strongly motions for
a bloodstain verification.
Motion dismissed.
What do you mean,
'dismissed'?!
Your motion is dismissed.
Summons for PARK Bongju
will be determined
after the evaluation
of all witnesses.
Judge LEE Taewoo!
It's hard for you to take
this court seriously, right?
Mr. KIM!
You're way out of line!
You hold no intent to follow
the provisions in this book, right?
I will abide by the provisions.
Have you read the preparatory
pleadings I sent you on the 12th?
Which pleadings
are you referring to?
'Judge LEE's court strategy and
ulterior motive' titled one.
Yes, I've read it.
When did you?
PARK testified during
the original trial that the arrow
which struck him in the
abdomen had broken.
But none of the three arrows
presented here are broken.
Mr. KIM.
The evidence presented by
Prosecutor BAEK
fully conflicts with
the victim's testimony
Mr. KIM, I understand
what you're trying to prove.
Let me finish?
Order in the courtroom!
If Prosecutor BAEK Saemin
has destroyed evidence,
he should be held accountable
by Article 155 of the Criminal Law
or PARK Bongju for perjury
according to Article 152.
Either one has committed
a crime in court.
According to Article 234 of the
Criminal Procedure Act,
a public servant must press
charges against those
who have committed a crime.
Therefore, you are required to
act upon this responsibility
while exercising
your judicial duties.
Mr. KIM!
Only the judge has authority
to preside the court!
But isn't it your duty
to abide by the law?
Are you imposing your opinion?
I'm just 'urging' you to listen!
I will now decide
the next public trial date.
So you'll press charges
on the next public trial?
Please make sure you do
at the next trial.
Wait just a moment.
A constitutional appeal
The dismissal of a bloodstain
verification request
is unconstitutional as it violates
the right to be tried by law.
Submit this to the
Constitutional Court.
You should discuss these things
with me in advance?
How am I supposed to discuss it
with you when the verification
request was dismissed today?
It sounds like you were
waiting to be dismissed.
I've been through this
so many times,
I had to come prepared.
I'm not sure who's the attorney
here anymore!
Just make sure you discuss
things with me in advance.
Prof. KIM,
how was the trial today?
Exactly as you have
witnessed yourself.
You call this a trial?
It's just a bunch of bullshit!
- Professor, you did the right thing!
- Be strong!
How can you say that
when he shot a person?!
What the hell is your problem?
Are you crazy?
Jackass!
One, two, three, four
Professor? Thank you.
I just told them to follow
prison rules.
Fucking bastards!
Giving me disciplinary action
for teaching inmates how to dance!
At least they should have
the balls to admit
what they really want is
bribe money.
No unapproved business
on state-owned territory from now.
Dancing lessons are on me,
professor.
free of charge!
Now here are the basic steps.
One, two, three step
four step.
One, two, three step
four step.
Hey, you're pretty good.
Now, next are you hands.
Do like this.
Four beats forward,
four beats backwards.
What's most important
when you're released from prison is
a means to make a living, okay?
So when they let you out, go see
the list of women I give you.
Just do as I say and
Are you telling me I should
make a living out of adultery?
Look at it like this.
Their 1ives will be ruined
by assholes anyway.
Just think of it as
doing them a favor.
As long as you Keep moving.
Right foot, left foot
As long as you don't con them,
the relationship will last.
WAS JUDGE PARK BONGJU REALLY
SHOT BY AN ARROW?
Sir. Ms. JANG
Okay.
Hey, Eunsuh!
Mo
Journalist JANG Eunsuh!
Thanks to you,
it's all over the news?
I love you so much!
Sir, you've got to see this.
'Plea for KIM Kyungho's Clemency'?
The number of hits are already
over several thousand
Netizens are crying out for
KIM Kyungho's immediate release!
The fire's been started?
Release him? Release him?
Release him?
Release Prof. KIM Kyungho
immediately!
Release him? Release him?
Release him?
We want the Judiciary to
apologize to the People!
We've got fifty new supporters.
Big news! Judge LEE Taewoo
has resigned.
Really?!
Now, Mr. PARK, drink up.
No, no! This is just water.
My boss here
hasn't touched a single drop of
liquor since the trial's begun.
I just don't want to be fired
by the missus here.
Why don't you stop for good?
- That I can't do.
- But you have to.
Just for this trial.
The trial is still in session,
but we'll broadcast the case
as well as raise points on
all suspicions surrounding this trial.
Okay!
I can't believe a vice-minister
status Judge has just resigned.
It means
he's got a conscience.
Actually there are cases
which judges did good.
Ruling against prohibition of rallies
for causing traffic problems,
or anti-home demolition fights
for obstructing business.
In that sense, let's drink to
a fair judgment!
There was a high-ranking court
officials' meeting just now.
A decision was made for severe
legal actions against this case,
declaring it as a terrorist
attack against the Judiciary.
'The Judiciary shouldn't
back down because of this#
Chief Judge SHIN Jaeyeol has
been reassigned to this case.
He's a well-known
ultra-conservative bastard.
Then he'll be a good match.
Since I'm conservative and
my nickname's 'bastard'.
He'll be tough on you.
So we'll be tough back at him.
How?
Leave it to me.
Here we go again.
Now, let's get back to work.
All rise in the courtroom!
THE 4th APPEAL - THE CROSSBOW CASE
FEBRUARY 25th, 2008
Starting from this trial,
all audio recordings or court
stenography will be prohibited.
Why are you prohibiting
recordings authorized
through proper
legal procedures?
When a new bench is assigned,
a motion is required 7 days before.
No motion has been received.
The Defense motions to compel
a bloodstain verification.
Appeal must be judged within
the parameters of the original trial.
As it's outside these parameters,
motion is dismissed.
During this trial,
it's been proven
that PARK has been making
false statements.
Accordingly, we need to summon
PARK again to confirm the truth.
I hope this summons will be
accepted.
Summons dismissed.
Are you approving PARK's statement
despite its discrepancies?!
Do not question the bench
on the truth of this case.
What do you mean by
'the truth' of this case?
What are you saying?
Just one moment.
fine then.
Then according to the
properties seizure report,
the accused voluntarily submitted
the crossbow and arrows.
Fact is, these items were 'seized'
instead of 'submitted' by me.
filing a false police report
is a serious Criminal offense
which I hope you are
aware of, your Honor?
I'm listening.
I was asking if you were
aware of this.
Just proceed with
your argument.
I am not making an
'argument' but an 'inquiry'.
Then I will take that
as a 'yes'.
According to Article 234
of the Criminal Procedure Act,
a judge who acknowledges
a crime is required to
press charges against
the offender.
Therefore you must press charges against
the police for filing a false police report.
I will do nothing of such nature,
Mr. KIM.
You refuse?
Yes.
Prosecution.
Yes?
I will press charges against Judge
SHIN Jaeyeol for dereliction of duty.
Who're you pressing
charges against?
- Prosecutor SHIM Junbok!
- Yes?
According to Article 237 of
the Criminal Procedure Act,
I press charges against
Judge SHIN Jaeyeol
for refusing to abide by his duty
to press charges when required.
And it will be in a manner of
verbal accusation.
- Satisfied?
- Wait.
Your Honor, were the crossbow
and arrow seized with a warrant?
Please ask the Prosecution.
According to Article 141 of the
Rules of Criminal Procedures,
I would like to enter a
request for elucidation.
Request permitted.
What do you mean 'permitted'?
I want you to do it.
Are you refusing to
preside this court?
The crossbow and arrows
as stated in Article 308 of the
Criminal Procedure Act,
were not acquired through
proper legal procedure.
And therefore cannot be
accepted as evidence.
I will accept them as evidence
in this court.
Then
I'll file a constitutional
complaint for judicial review.
Secondly, I request elucidation
of the victim's shirt.
Why aren't there any bloodstains
on PARK's shirt?
Please demand an explanation
from the Prosecution.
Aren't you going to ask
about the shirt?
Are you refusing to preside
this court?
I am presiding this court!
So continue your statement,
Mr. KIM!
I'm not making a statement here.
Can't you see I am requesting
an elucidation?
Demand for an explanation
from the Prosecution?
At least nod if you can.
Prosecutor SHIM Junbok!
I placed a request
for e1ucidation
to Judge SHIN
but was denied.
Accordingly, I press additional charges
against the judge for dereliction of duty.
Order in the courtroom, order!
Does anyone wish to be
placed under detention?!
You may request an elucidation
at the next public trial.
The Defense requests
PARK Bongju back!
I have already dismissed
this summons?
Next public trial will resume
at 2 pm of March 10th!
I'm Prof. KIM's attorney.
Wait, wait!
Prof. KIM, what is it you want to
get out of this trial?
Do you want to win this trial or
pick a fight with the judge?
Are you saying
I was wrong today?
No, you were great!
You really drilled
Judge SHIN hard.
At times he couldn't even
respond to your version of
the law you occasionally
threw at him.
Thanks to you, we're
further away from winning.
We need to choose and focus
in order to win!
You should've help me summon
PARK Bongju back to the stand!
But you've seen how judges
wriggle out of tight spots!
They'll never give us
PARK Bongju!
That's what I'm talking about.
Look outside.
We've got a whole bunch
of reporters.
We should've shown them
how hard we're fighting
to summon PAR
back to the stand.
But what they've seen today is
just your own victory, Prof. KIM.
Don't rely too much on the Press.
What do you mean by 'rely'?
We need to use the Press
fair and square.
Please leave the prison bus.
Don't ever forget that our
adversaries are cunning!
We're moving you to another cell.
Get your things.
What for?
There are way too many
applications for solitary cells.
You've been in this one
far too long.
So now we're moving you
to a shared one.
But there're a lot of things
I need to prepare alone.
Get your things and go.
Hey, no. 445T!
Hey, asshole!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey, asshole!
Come here and massage me.
Look here, young man!
That's too much
Shut up, asshole!
Let's try to get along
whi1e we're here.
What happened to you?
Guard! Help!
We couldn't visit you.
What happened during the past week?!
Bastards were just
trying to tame him!
We should press charges
against the prison warden!
Honey!
Sangjun's coming to Korea.
It's the first time I've seen
him so demora1ized.
Want to emigrate to
another country?
What do you mean by that?
You really want to raise our
kids in this wretched country?
What's wrong with this place?
It's gotten much better
than before.
If we were living in the past,
I'd be wasting my entire life
bringing home cooked meals
to your prison cell.
Bullshit!
Is something bothering you?
What's your dream?
Well, I guess
it's surviving as your wife
until the day I die.
That sounds horrible.
Media exposure as the
crossbow case attorney
has improved your looks.
- Honey?
- Huh?
Is a crossbow really
that dangerous?
Cause it looks like it is.
What are you talking about?
'Rambo' was on cable today,
and the hero killed hundreds
of people with a crossbow.
Don't be so naive.
It's just a movie. A movie!
Wow, how powerful!
What happens if this
missed its mark?
- Miss its mark?
- Yes.
The police asked the same
question last time.
The police?
Grab it
Struggle
Move to this side
- And shove
- Move?
THE 5th APPEAL - THE CROSSBOW CASE
MARCH 10th, 2008
Is the accused absent today?
Yes, your Honor. The accused is
in serious physical condition.
With the accused absent,
we'll just cross-examine witnesses.
Fine.
Are you Sergeant KIM Inshik
who ran the crossbow firing test?
Yes I am.
Your Honor
Court officer, present the witness
with a crossbow.
Sergeant KIM, show us
the difference between
a perfect loading and
an imperfect loading.
Okay.
This is a perfect loading.
When I experimented with
a thick piece of pork,
the arrow penetrated it
by a depth of 15 cm.
Are you saying that
perfectly loaded,
the arrow can penetrate that deep
even from a far distance?
Yes.
Then explain the 2nd test with
an imperfectly loaded crossbow?
Because the victim's wound
couldn't have been by a crossbow.
have been inflicted
by an imperfectly loaded
It's not working.
So the arrow could not be
properly shot
with an imperfect loading and
thus couldn't reach its target.
Is that correct, Sergeant KIM?
Yes, it didn't shoot out.
- It didn't?
- That is correct.
Nothing further, your Honor.
As revea1ed
in the witness's statement,
there are too many loose ends
surrounding the victim's wound.
In order to solve these issues,
the Defense has visited
the crime scene and re-enacted
the alleged circumstances.
I'd like to submit this video
recording for examination.
And what is it you want us
to examine?
It'll reveal why the broken arrow
had mysteriously disappeared.
That will be unnecessary.
Submission unaccepted.
Why won't you accept
the material?
Crime scene inspection
was done,
and we have sufficient material
from the Prosecution.
final public trial is scheduled
for the 4th of next month.
Final public trial, your Honor?!
We still have many areas
to debate on?
enough of it.
Why did PARK Bongju tell
such a sloppy lie?
I guess as he was changing,
he began feeling angry and spiteful.
Thus se1f-inf1iction a wound
to teach Prof. KIM a lesson.
He may have realized later,
it would be nonsense to have been
wounded by a blunt tipped arrow
and may have told someone
to get rid of the broken arrow!
Can I have the tape
the judge unaccepted?
Of course!
Here it is. Here. Take it.
- Mr. PARK!
- Yes?
Then whose blood's on the clothes
the police seized from the crime scene?
He must have realized as
he reached the hospital that
he needed bloodstained clothes
and may have told his family
to make a hole in his shirt
and then stain it with blood.
Then why isn't there any
blood on his shirt?
I guess his family also made
a mistake while rushing things.
What about that special
newscast you promised me?
I'm still discussing the schedule
with the Desk.
It has to be on air
before the final public trial.
I know. Don't worry.
Please report everything exactly
as you've witnessed to the public!
I beg you!
No. 4457,
your attorney's here.
There are no legal grounds for
prohibiting court recordings.
And I doubt our charges against
The jail warden will be passed.
A guy nicknamed Smooth Talker
is claiming he never saw
or heard anything
Still it must've scared the warden,
so I'm sure you won't be bothered again
By the Criminal Procedure Act,
all recordings are permitted unless
So he was required to accept
Judge SHIN can't end this trial
at his own discretion tomorrow.
The crossbow test results will
definitely work in our favor.
And a feature story on your case
will be aired today.
Try to get your spirits up!
It all looks okay.
But if this story is
broadcast on TV tonight,
I'm worried
it'll get us into trouble.
Then we'll just go deeper
into the truth.
There's still a lot of mystery
to cover.
Dump it.
What?
Dump it.
And switch your beat
with KIM Yongkwan.
You'll be covering the National
Police Agency from next week.
What the hell's going on??
This case is also giving me
a big fat headache.
So just do as I say.
Wait! Sir!
Hey, KIM!
Shit
Hey, I was watching that!
You'll get to see something
really interesting, okay?
- Hello?
- Yeah
It's time for your coverage
but I'm getting another program.
- What's going on?
- Don't get me wrong.
I couldn't help it.
What?
The broadcast has been
postponed.
What're you talking about?
Has anyone above been
trying pressure you?
Hello?! Hello?!
Son-of-a
The caller you have just reached
cannot answer the phone
Ma'am!
Get me a drink over here?
I'm thinking of handing
in my resignation.
Tomorrow, I'm quitting
my job as a lawyer.
I won't let these
sons-of-bitches off the hook.
I'm joining KIM Kyungho
in prison.
Shit
Heavy
What?!
Where am I?
My place.
Did we sleep together?
Yeah.
Really?
It's not what you think.
You asked me to hold you but
then immediately started to snore.
Ah, shit, how embarrassing!
If I quit this job, my wife's
surely going to divorce me.
Weren't you just saying that
out of spite yesterday?
If that happens, I'm counting
on you to take care of me.
Why me?
Then who else is there?
I already have too many men
in my life.
So cut the crap
and let's go.
Are you taking two?
Patriotic martyr Y00N
took a lunchbox bomb,
but I'm taking a water bomb.
Hello?
- Honey, is that you?
- Yeah.
I've got something to tell you.
What is it?
I might get arrested
during court today.
Why?
Cause I'll be raising
a little commotion.
Do you really have to?
Yeah, I really have to.
Hello?
Okay.
I'll take good care of the kids.
Okay, I really appreciate it!
What a relief.
for a second I
was worried
I'd have to take care of PARK Jun.
THE 6th APPEAL - CROSSBOW CASE
APRIL 4th, 2008
Your Honor, why won't you permit
recordings in this court?
There are no grounds
in the Criminal Procedure Act.
It is stated in Article 30 of the
Ru1es of Criminal Procedure.
Rules of Procedures cannot have
priority over Procedure Acts.
According to Criminal Procedure
Acts, all circumstances are ruled
to be accepted unless there is
a 'special circumstance'!
But here we have
a special circumstance!
Why did you distribute
the trial records on the internet?
Court stenography is necessary
for filing trial records and
should not be publicized.
But you prohibited all court
recordings and left us to
deal with a mere 3-page
statement of the 4th trial.
There's no way of knowing
what was exchanged at the trial!
If you look close, you'll know.
Not really!
Crucial information was omitted.
Defense motions for a recording.
Motion dismissed.
What kind of quack trial
is this?!
Remove that woman
from this court immediately!
Let me go!
Let go!
All quiet!
Your Honor!
You call this a trial?
This is tyranny!
Other notorious judges
of the original trial,
Judges KIM Sunoh or LEE Taewoo
weren't like this?
Officer!
I motion to challenge
the bench?
Great.
Professor, be strong!
Hang in there, professor!
You're wonderfu1!
Order in the courtroom!
Honey, you did well.
That's how you should be.
You've grown son.
Dad Be strong.
Your Honor, I motion for permission
to withdraw appearance.
Motion denied.
- Proceed with the trial.
- The trial cannot proceed!
This case cannot proceed
without a Defense Counsel?
This is a case that clearly
requires proper Defense!
The court is in recess.
It will resume in 30 minutes.
They won't be able to resume
without a Defense Counsel.
They hired a State-appointed one.
In any case, they are trying to
end this trial today.
Court resumes.
I will represent the accused.
Then the State-appointed Defense
Counsel shall be cancelled.
The Defense cannot end things
like this.
As you never responded
Then we'll just listen
to the elucidation.
As per the accuser's request,
three matters were requested
to the Prosecution for elucidation.
Prosecution, please elucidate.
We will start the elucidation.
Firstly, the crossbow and arrows
have not been voluntarily
presented by the accused.
Secondly, where this broken
arrow is now
no one knows.
Thirdly, why there are no bloodstains
on the victim's shirt,
I truly have no idea.
So that means there's no proof?
What the hell's going on?
Order in the court!
I hereby close all examinations.
But you can't end
cross-examinations, your Honor.
You should determine the validity
of the Prosecution's elucidation?
Why are there no bloodstains
on the victim's shirt?
Is this blood actually
the victim's?
And was the wound
inflicted by a crossbow?
These points should be clarified,
don't you agree?
But the Prosecution clearly
stated they have no idea!
Then dismiss all evidence
presented by the Prosecution.
The bench will determine the
validity of circumstances.
Then Defense will help determine
the validity of circumstances.
The Defense motions to summon
PARK Bongju back to the stand
as well as motion for
a bloodstain verification.
Dismissed on the grounds that
they've already been dismissed.
But you must accept,
your Honor!
Defense Counsel.
Explain what accusation
the accused is admitting to.
Are you saying that he had
no intention of harming the victim?
No need to determine intentions
as there was no injury.
Then do you admit that
the accused went to
Judge PARK's place?
The Defense admits that
this is true.
- Did he have a bow and arrow with him?
- He did, your Honor.
- And it was loaded, correct?
- That is correct, your Honor.
- Did the accused shoot the victim?
- But it was accidental, your Honor.
Did the arrow penetrate
the victim's abdomen?
No it didn't, your Honor!
The accused admits it was wrong
to threaten him with a crossbow.
But the shooting was
accidental!
Then do you admit the arrow
shot by the accused
penetrated the victim's clothes?
Not at all, your Honor!
Are you claiming PARK's wound
and the hole in his clothes are
irrelevant to the arrow
shot at him?
They are absolutely irrelevant,
your Honor!
What about the bloodstains
on the victim's underclothes?
That is why we are motioning for
bloodstain verification.
Why are you asking when you
already dismissed this motion?
With this, I conclude
all examinations.
Your Honor! You shou1d\code(01f9)tend
the trial like this!
I seriously advise order in the court!
Order in the court!
Look, your Honor!
How can you run a court like this!
You call this a trial?
Arrest him.
Did you go through
all that trouble
to pass the bar
just to run a fucked up court?
Arrest that man as well.
Do you all wish to be arrested
for disorder in the courtroom?
Disorder in the courtroom?
The only one who's causing
disorder in the courtroom is you!
You assholes?
I could've done a better job
than you!
Guard!
from now on, anyone who
throws objects will be arrested.
Prosecution, how does
the State sentence this trial?
Prosecutor SHIM Junbok!
Sir?
What say you?
The State maintains the sentence
as ruled during the original trial.
We call for a ten year sentence.
Counsel,
what's your final argument?
Counsel, aren't you going to
give your final argument?
I have given you your chance,
but if you wish to relinquish
this right of yours, so be it.
Your Honor, I would like to
present my final argument.
The Defense clearly states that
all evidence presented
for examination
proves the accused innocent.
I am sure the bench is aware of
the 100 year old Dreyfuss case,
which framed an innocent man
as a spy at a French military trial.
At that time, despite the fact
the real offender was arrested,
Dreyfuss was sentenced
to life in prison.
Just to maintain
governmental authority.
But now in 21st century
more than 100 years later,
a more absurd trial is being run
by the Korean judicial system.
Even before the trial was held,
the Judiciary defined
the accuser's actions as a serious
challenge against constitutionalism,
and publicly announced it
as a fact.
I would like to ask who is
actually posing a serious threat
to Korea's constitutionalism?
It is the Judiciary itself!
Judge SHIN Jaeyeol.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
This trial will end like this,
but humiliation will last forever.
Remember the Dreyfuss court
eventually succumbed
to great resistance
from the French public!
Accordingly, one day
this judicial system's arrogance
will have to stand judgment
in the Korean public's court.
All cross-examinations
will be c1osed.
The sentence date is scheduled
for April 14th, at 10 am.
SENTENCE DAY, APRIL 14th, 2008
The accuser's appeal holds no cause,
therefore it is dismissed.
I filed an appeal
to the Supreme Court.
Good job.
This is a constitutional petition.
If a judge is involved in a case,
a fellow judge cannot
preside its trial.
Exactly!
Such cases should be subject to
surveillance by a public court!
Anyway, you look much better.
It must be tough on you
to have a client like me, right?
Yeah, tell me about it.
What turned you into
such a difficult man?
It started when I was in
elementary school.
Our teacher gave us a really
difficult math question
and told us the first student
to solve it had to raise their hand.
After I was done,
I looked around to see that
no one had raised
their hand.
I just waited with
my hand down.
By the time the bell rang,
three had raised their hands
which gave me enough courage
to raise mine as well.
I was a really different child
back then.
And now there's no turning back.
No need to turn back.
Of course not!
We're gonna see this to the end.
ANSAN PENITENTIARY
Shout your number
as you get off!
One, two, three, four
five, six, six
Shit! Do it right!
Six, seven, eight!
Hurry and walk straight.
All be seated?
Move fast. Sit?
Stand!
Sit!
What's your problem?
Are things still being run
this way?
What do you mean by,
'this way'?
This is a breach of
human rights.
Breach of human rights?
I can't believe I'm being
reprimanded by a criminal.
Who's that crazy dude?
He's the crossbow professor
who just got the Supreme Court's sentence.
Wait.
Can I borrow your pen
for a moment?
You must be kidding me!
AHN Jang su
LIM Youngrak
What the
I would call this an arrogation
of a public servant.
No rules are stated as such in
correctional management rules.
You're breaching human rights
ensured in the Constitution.
What's he yapping about?
Tell the warden to stop this drill
as it's against the law.
I guess I'll convey this
to the warden,
but can you strike my name
from your notes?
KIM KYUNGHO, AFTER SERVING
HIS 4-YEAR SENTENCE,
CONTINUES HIS FIGHT AGAINS
THE JUDICIARY.
PARK JUN IS NOW A PROLIFIC
LABOR ATTORNEY IN CHANGWON.
THIS FILM IS BASED ON
A TRUE STORY.
HOWEVER, ALL CHARACTERS
AND EPISODES HAVE BEEN CHANGED
FOR CINEMATIC PURPOSES
AS WELL AS THE COURT SCENES
WHICH ARE BASED ON
REAL TRIAL FILES AND RECORDINGS.
Directed by CHUNG Jiyoung
Written by
HAN Hyunkeun, CHUNG Jiyoung
Cinematography: KIM Hyungkoo
Lighting: JUNG Youngmin
Production Design: CHOI Yonsik
Recording: KIM Hyunsang
Makeup: LEE Jinyoung
Costume: LEE Eunkyung
Special Visual Effects: SEO Sanghwa
Martial Arts: LEE Hongpyo
Editing
KIM Sangbum, KIM Jaebum
Sound: KIM Sukwon
Music: KIM Junseok
Colorist: KIM Ilkwang
First Assistant Director: SHIN Jonghun
Line Producer: CHOI Philsun
Casting
CHOI Cheolwoong
Co-producers
JEONG Sangmin, HAN Hyunkeun
Associate Producer
KIM Jiyeon (P.G.K)
Executive Producers
CHUNG Jiyoung
Producer
CHUNG Jiyoung