The Advocate: A Missing Body

An ambitious lawyer sees his professional standing collapse after his client unexpectedly confesses to a murder during a trial. To restore his image, he investigates the case to find the truth, specifically focusing on a crime that lacks a body and solid evidence. Along the way, he forms an alliance with a prosecutor to uncover a hidden conspiracy.

This South Korean action thriller was directed by Huh Jong-ho, who also wrote the screenplay. It is the first film in a chronological list of his directorial work, followed by Monstrum in 2018. The movie stars Lee Sun-kyun in the lead role of Byeong Ho-sung, appearing alongside Kim Go-eun, who plays Jin Sun-mi, and Jang Hyun-sung.

Produced by CJ Entertainment, Wooso Pictures, and Amber Films, the project earned 8 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 842 votes and a score of 7.2/10 on TMDB from 41 votes.