Prosecution

Prosecution is a German drama and thriller that follows Seyo Kim, a state prosecutor who becomes the target of a racist attack. After the incident, Kim decides to lead the legal proceedings of her own case. In doing so, she must confront the individuals responsible for the violence while navigating a legal system that often ignores right-wing extremism and harbors deep-rooted institutional prejudices. The story examines her struggle for justice and her efforts to challenge a compromised authority from within.

Directed by Faraz Shariat, this is the third film in the director's chronological body of work following two versions of Love by Proxy released in 2024. The movie stars Chen Emilie Yan in the lead role of Seyo Kim, supported by a cast that includes Julia Jentsch, Alev Irmak, Arnd Klawitter, Sebastian Urzendowsky, and Kotbong Yang. The screenplay was written by Claudia Schaefer, Dr. Sun-Ju Choi, and Jee-Un Kim. With a runtime of 113 minutes, the film was released on August 27, 2026.