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Following a robbery and murder at a small supermarket in 1999, three local boys are wrongfully imprisoned. A year later, detective Hwang Joon-cheol attempts to clear their names after receiving information about the actual perpetrators. His efforts are thwarted by the interference of the original lead investigator, Choi Woo-sung, resulting in Hwang's demotion. Sixteen years after these events, the boys and the victim's daughter, who is the sole witness, reunite with Hwang to seek justice.

The crime drama was directed by Chung Ji-young, following his 1991 film Beyond the Mountain and preceding his 2026 project My Name. The screenplay was written by Jeong Sang-hyeop, with Park Ji-young and Kim Joo-sang serving as producers. The movie features a cast that includes Sul Kyung-gu as Hwang Joon-cheol, Yu Jun-sang as Choi Woo-sung, and Jin Kyung as Yoon Mi-sook. Other credited performers include Heo Sung-tae and Yeom Hye-ran, contributing to a total credited cast of 25.

Released on November 1, 2023, the film has a runtime of 124 minutes. It was produced in Korea by several companies, including CJ Entertainment and CJ ENM. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 13 votes.