After a gruesome murder sends shockwaves across Keelung, a jaded public defender teams up with an idealistic novice to work on this unusual case.

An old friend meets up with Bao-ju before the trial. Soon after, more details of the murder come to light as heated cross-examinations erupt in court.

Leena and Jin-ping face mounting pressure to withdraw from the case. In court, Bao-ju goes all out to fight for justice.

As the murder case gets caught in the middle of a contentious political battle, Bao-ju and his team face challenges from all directions.