Pro Bono (2014)

Name: Pro Bono
Director: Meiji Fujita
Released: 2014-12-07
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Maki Horikita, Katsumi Takahashi, Yoshino Kimura, Nino Furuhata

Director: Meiji Fujita

Cast: Maki Horikita, Katsumi Takahashi, Yoshino Kimura, Nino Furuhata

6.4

Runtime109 min

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A young, mentally retarded boy is wrongfully accused of murder, but his family lacks the means to hire an attorney to defend him. The boy’s sister, Kiriko, pleads with an accomplished attorney named Otsuka to defend her brother pro bono. But because of Otsuka’s busy schedule and other priorities, he refuses to take the case. Lacking a proper defense, Kiriko’s brother is eventually convicted of murder, and dies in prison. From that point on, Kiriko is determined to take revenge against Otuska.

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Fans of Japanese cinema and courtroom dramas will find much to appreciate in Pro Bono, the 2014 film directed by Meiji Fujita. With a compelling story that delves into themes of justice and family loyalty, and powerful performances from actors like Maki Horikita, this film offers a unique and thought-provoking viewing experience.

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Pro Bono (Korean: 프로보노) is a 2025–2026 South Korean legal drama television series written by Moon Yoo-seok, directed by Kim Seong-yoon and Baek Sang-hoon, and starring Jung Kyung-ho, So Joo-yeon, Lee Yoo-young, Yoon Na-moo, Seo Hye-won, and Kang Hyung-seok. The series follows a high-achieving but arrogant judge who is forced to become a public interest lawyer. It aired on tvN from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix.