Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Violent Aftermath
The lawyer and his daughter become victims of a brutal assault, setting the stage for the lawyer's obsessive quest for truth.
Key Events
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Brutal Assault — Lawyer and daughter attacked violently Characters: L'avocat, La fille de l'avocat
Location: Unknown location
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Police Investigation — Police identify and question the suspect Characters: Un policier, Un policier, La suspecte
Location: Police station
Desperate Pursuit
The lawyer begins his own investigation while police focus on their suspect, leading to ethical dilemmas and personal confrontations.
Key Events
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Police Investigation — Police identify and question the suspect Characters: Un policier, Un policier, La suspecte
Location: Police station
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Personal Investigation — Lawyer begins his own investigation Characters: L'avocat, La suspecte
Location: Lawyer's office
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Confrontation — Lawyer confronts the suspect directly Characters: L'avocat, La suspecte
Location: Unknown location
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Ethical Dilemma — Lawyer struggles with ethics vs revenge Characters: L'avocat
Location: Lawyer's home
Justice Served
The truth is revealed in a dramatic courtroom scene, bringing resolution to the lawyer's quest and allowing him to reconcile his professional ethics with his personal need for justice.
Key Events
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Truth Revealed — The truth about the assault comes to light Characters: L'avocat, La suspecte, Un policier, Un policier
Location: Courtroom
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Resolution — Lawyer and daughter find closure Characters: L'avocat, La fille de l'avocat
Location: Home
A lawyer and his daughter are the victims of a brutal assault. When the police find the perfect suspect, an obsessive search for the truth begins. As the man himself walking the line between distressed father and ethical lawyer, he is faced with an inner struggle of conscience.