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New Trial is a 2017 South Korean legal drama film directed by Kim Tae-yoon, starring Kang Ha-neul and Jung Woo. Inspired by a real-life wrongful conviction case known as the Iksan murder, the plot follows a young man convicted of robbery and murder who spends a decade in prison. A determined lawyer, struggling with his own career decline, takes on the case to uncover police corruption and exonerate the imprisoned youth. The film critiques flaws in the criminal justice system and highlights the arduous appeals process.

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Is New Trial based on a real case?

Yes, New Trial is inspired by the real-life Iksan murder case in South Korea, in which a young man was wrongfully convicted of robbery and murder. The film depicts how the convicted man spent a decade in prison before efforts to exonerate him gained traction.

Who stars in New Trial?

New Trial stars Kang Ha-neul as the wrongfully convicted young man and Jung Woo as the lawyer who takes up his case. The film was directed by Kim Tae-yoon and released in 2017.

What was the Iksan murder case?

The Iksan murder was a real wrongful conviction case in South Korea where a young man was convicted of robbery-homicide and spent years in prison. The case became notorious as an example of investigative misconduct and coerced confessions in the Korean justice system.

When was New Trial released?

New Trial was released in South Korean theaters in 2017, directed by Kim Tae-yoon and starring Kang Ha-neul and Jung Woo. The film contributed to ongoing public discourse about wrongful convictions and the Korean criminal justice system.

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