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A Guilty Conscience

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A lawyer and his colleagues try to save an innocent woman after his carelessness causes them to lose the case.

Critics Reviews

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Carla Hay Culture Mix 01/26/2023
A Guilty Conscience is a well-paced legal thriller about a prickly defense attorney representing a single mother accused of killing her 7-year-old daughter. Vivid character personalities and occasionally comedic moments help make this movie compelling. Go to Full Review
Casey Chong Fiction Horizon 01/23/2023
8/10
An entertaining and well-acted legal dramedy. Go to Full Review
Edmund Lee South China Morning Post 01/17/2023
4.5/5
A thoroughly engrossing court drama that represents Hong Kong commercial filmmaking at its very finest, the film features a rollicking turn by Dayo Wong as a barrister who relocates his moral compass to help a single mother framed for a killing. Go to Full Review
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Khoko 03/08/2023 Even the story line/plot was predictable, but it did came with the turning point at the end. What the murderer did was actually reverted with some previous scenes. Expected, but a little twist at the end. See more Kalo 02/26/2023 Absolutely watch again See more Matt 02/02/2023 A great HK film. A very on-target HK courtroom drama regarding a worthy case. Script, performances, and direction all in sync. See more Chris C. 01/30/2023 If you are a Hong Konger, this is a must-see movie. See more Tai law 01/30/2023 Great movie! It is different from other typical Hong Kong movies It is sad to know this is like fairy tale, it will never happen in reality esp. in Hong Kong nowadays Still good to see the truth prevailed at the end See more Dong Ah C @RT64832323 6d A Guilty Conscience is a film where Dayo Wong really found his place, not as centre of the spotlight like in his stand-up comedy shows, but in a role that brings out the significance of the characters around him. Courtroom films are nothing new in Hong Kong cinema and TV dramas. They were once a huge hit, but later started to feel exhausting with too many of the same genre. This film brings a fresh perspective, not purely on the courtroom itself, but on the journey and struggles of every cast member, both protagonists and antagonists. You grow to like the characters portrayed by Kwan-Ho Tse, Kai-Wa Ho, and even Michael Wong. It's a wholesome film that keeps you engaged throughout. "Today, here, everything is wrong!" is perhaps the best quote, delivering the strongest punch in the climax. We often ask ourselves whether heaven has eyes. This film reminds us that justice is worth fighting for, even when the world seems determined to prove otherwise. I fully recommend this film to you all. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A lawyer and his colleagues try to save an innocent woman after his carelessness causes them to lose the case.
Director
Wai Lun Ng
Distributor
Edko Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 2023, Limited
Runtime
2h 15m