Pro Bono
Originally released in 2014. Pro Bono is a feature film. directed by Meiji Fujita.
Starring Maki Horikita, Katsumi Takahashi, and Yoshino Kimura
Synopsis
A young, mentally retarded boy is wrongfully accused of murder, but his family lacks the means to hire an attorney to defend him. The boy’s sister, Kiriko, pleads with an accomplished attorney named Otsuka to defend her brother pro bono. But because of Otsuka’s busy schedule and other priorities, he refuses to take the case. Lacking a proper defense, Kiriko’s brother is eventually convicted of murder, and dies in prison. From that point on, Kiriko is determined to take revenge against Otuska.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Asahi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pro Bono about?
A young, mentally retarded boy is wrongfully accused of murder, but his family lacks the means to hire an attorney to defend him. The boy’s sister, Kiriko, pleads with an accomplished attorney na...
Who directed Pro Bono?
Pro Bono was directed by Meiji Fujita.
How long is Pro Bono?
Pro Bono has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Pro Bono released?
Pro Bono was released on December 7, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pro Bono?
The main cast of Pro Bono includes Maki Horikita, Katsumi Takahashi, Yoshino Kimura, Nino Furuhata, Seiji Fukushi.