New Trial (Korean: 재심; Hanja: 再審; RR: Jaesim) is a 2017 South Korean film written and directed by Kim Tae-yoon, starring Jung Woo and Kang Ha-neul. The film is based on the 2000 "Iksan murder case" where a teenage boy was falsely accused of the murder of a taxi driver and spends ten years in prison.[2][3]
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Hangul | 재심 |
Hanja | 再審 |
Revised Romanization | Jaesim |
Directed by | Kim Tae-yoon |
Written by | Kim Tae-yoon |
Produced by | Yoon Ki-ho |
Starring | Jung Woo Kang Ha-neul |
Cinematography | Kim Il-yeon |
Edited by | Kim Sang-bum Kim Jae-bum |
Music by | Han Jae-kwon |
Production company | Idioplan |
Distributed by | Opus Pictures CGV Art House |
Release date |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Box office | US$17.2 million[1] |
The film tells the story of a man whose life was stolen when he was accused of the murder of a taxi driver which he did not commit, and had to confess to the crime as he was abused during police interrogation. 10 years later he seeks help from a lawyer who had financial debts to clear his name.
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2017 |
53rd Baeksang Arts Awards[4] | Best New Actor | Han Jae-young |
Nominated |
Korean Film Shining Star Awards | Star Award | Won | ||
1st The Seoul Awards[5] | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
54th Grand Bell Awards[6] | Best New Actor | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
Best Planning | New Trial |
Nominated | ||
38th Blue Dragon Film Awards[7] | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
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