Judge Zhan
南平红荔
Synopsis
The film is a courtroom-themed, socially conscious drama based on the real-life story of Judge Zhan Hongli, head of the Juvenile Court at the Yanping District Court in Nanping, Fujian. It portrays her dedication to rehabilitating troubled youth and highlights the compassion, resilience, and professionalism of judges in the new era. Played by Wu Junmei, the character of Judge Zhan has worked in the judiciary for 27 years, over a decade of which was spent in juvenile justice. She presided over more than 500 juvenile criminal cases: without a single retrial, wrongful conviction, complaint, or appeal. Her work successfully guided over 1,100 young offenders toward a better path and helped repair more than 70 families on the brink of collapse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dong Ling
- Original Title
- 南平红荔
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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What is Judge Zhan about?
The film is a courtroom-themed, socially conscious drama based on the real-life story of Judge Zhan Hongli, head of the Juvenile Court at the Yanping District Court in Nanping, Fujian. It portrays her dedication to rehabilitating troubled youth and highlights the compassion, resilience, and professionalism of judges in the new era. Played by Wu Junmei, the character of Judge Zhan has worked in the judiciary for 27 years, over a decade of which was spent in juvenile justice. She presided over more than 500 juvenile criminal cases: without a single retrial, wrongful conviction, complaint, or appeal. Her work successfully guided over 1,100 young offenders toward a better path and helped repair more than 70 families on the brink of collapse.
Who directed Judge Zhan?
Judge Zhan was directed by Dong Ling.
Who stars in Judge Zhan?
The principal cast of Judge Zhan includes Vivian Wu, Liao Jingsheng, Tang Yinuo, Xiao Rongsheng, Cao Yuan.
When was Judge Zhan released and how long is it?
Judge Zhan was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.