Shifting Convictions — Jurors become convinced by reasonable doubt.
Not Guilty Decision — The jury unanimously renders a not guilty verdict.
Identity Reveal — The rebel juror's true background is disclosed.
Prosecutor Identity — The dissenter is revealed as a PRC prosecutor.
Post-Trial Aftermath — The actual perpetrator is arrested a month later.
Thematic Resolution — The narrative concludes with reflection on justice.
Justice and Doubt — The trial highlights the importance of reasonable doubt.
Real World Impact — The mock exercise mirrors real judicial processes.
When the film broke out that a young man coming from a rich adopted family murdered his birth father, the controversy around the case hit a nerve with the public at large. An experiment was held through the form of virtual court inside a college to discuss this hot topic. During the process of virtual court, 12 Chinese people from different walks of life got together and discussed the case like a jury. Through intricate and thought provoking questions from the main character, people start to think more critically about the case. During this process, one sees the revelation of people's bias and emotional-preconceptions about the suspect, about each other, and also about the society.
