The Advocate: A Missing Body

When his client suddenly confesses to murder in open court, a hotshot attorney embarks on a search for truth to redeem his ruined reputation.

Cast

Lee Sun-kyun

as Byeong Ho-sung

Jang Hyun-sung

as Moon Ji-hoon

Kim Go-eun

as Jin Sun-mi

Im Won-hee

as Ho-sung's Subordinate

Kim Yoon-hye

as Han Min-jeong

Kwak Min-seok

as Superintendent public prosecutor

Choi Jae-woong

as Kim Jeong-hwan

Park Ji-young

as Representative Joo

Bae Yu-ram

as Yong-sik

Min Jin-woong

as Gap-soo

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