Juror 8

Juror 8
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
배심원들
RRBaesimwondeul
MRPaesimwŏndŭl
Directed byHong Seung-wan
Written byHong Seung-wan
Produced byKim Mu-ryeong
Starring
Edited byKim Chang-ju
Production
company
Banzakbanzak Film Production
Distributed byCGV Arthouse
Release date
  • May 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
Running time
114 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$2 million[1]

Juror 8 is a 2019 South Korean legal drama film written and directed by Hong Seung-wan. Loosely based on the 1957 American film 12 Angry Men, the film depicts South Korea’s first citizen participation trial, in which eight ordinary jurors are drawn into an unexpected debate over guilt and justice when a seemingly settled murder case takes an unforeseen turn. The ensemble cast includes Moon So-ri, Park Hyung-sik, Baek Soo-jang, Cha Mi-kyung, Yoon Kyung-ho, Seo Jeong-yeon, Jo Han-chul, Kim Hong-pa, and Cho Soo-hyang. It was released in South Korea on May 15, 2019.[2][3]

Synopsis

In 2008, South Korea holds its first ever citizen participation trial. Eight ordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds are selected to serve as jurors in a case that has drawn widespread public attention. The case appears straightforward: a murder supported by clear evidence, witness testimony, and a confession, with sentencing seemingly the only issue remaining. However, when the defendant unexpectedly retracts the confession and denies the charges, the jury is required to deliberate on guilt or innocence instead.

The presiding judge, Joon-gyeom, known for her strict adherence to principle, attempts to conduct the trial efficiently and according to procedure despite the unprecedented involvement of lay citizens. As the proceedings continue, persistent questioning and challenges from the jurors, particularly Juror No. 8 Nam-woo, begin to influence the course of the trial, leading it in unanticipated directions. The trial becomes a test of the justice system's first experiment with public participation, as ordinary citizens confront an extraordinary responsibility.

Cast

Production

The first script reading took place on June 29, 2018.[5] Principal photography began on July 7, 2018 and filming wrapped up on September 22, 2018.[6]

Reception

As of 26 May 2019, the film reached a total of 270,270 admissions grossing $1,831,951 in revenue.[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2019
 39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Best New Actor Park Hyung-sik Won [7]
40th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actor Nominated [8]
Popular Star Award Won [9]
Istanbul International Crime And Punishment Film Festival 2019 Habertürk Audience Award Juror 8 Won [10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Juror 8 (2019)".
  2. ^ "The jury has spoken". Korea JoongAng Daily. April 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Park, Mi-ae (April 9, 2019). 문소리X박형식 '배심원들' 5월16일 개봉 확정. Edaily (in Korean).
  4. ^ a b Pierce, Conran (July 23, 2018). "'The Jurors' Is in Session with Moon So-ri and Park Jin Young". Korean Film Biz Zone.
  5. ^ Jung, An-ji (July 9, 2018). [공식]문소리X박형식 '배심원들', 대본 리딩 마치고 7일 크랭크인 [[Official] Moon So-ri and Park Hyung-sik 'Jurors', finished script reading and cranked in on the 7th]. Sports Chosun (in Korean).
  6. ^ Jeong, Da-hoon (July 10, 2018). [공식]'배심원들' 문소리X박형식, 7월 7일 크랭크인. The Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean).
  7. ^ Winners Of 39th Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1360416wpp/winners-of-39th-korean-association-of-film-critics-awards
  8. ^ Nominees Announced For 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1362659wpp/nominees-announced-for-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards
  9. ^ Park Hyung Sik Didn't Miss Out On 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards Despite Military Service https://www.soompi.com/article/1367228wpp/park-hyung-sik-didnt-miss-out-on-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards-despite-military-service
  10. ^ Habertürk Audience Award http://www.icapff.com/en/haberturk-audience-award.html Archived 2019-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
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