Film Name: 最后的真相 / Heart’s Motive
《Heart’s Motive》 is a reality-based film that explores the realities of social prejudice and marginalised people through a fictional case and trial. The story of the film revolves around a lawyer, Ding Yifeng, who defends a masseuse, Kim Hee-mei, and shows the complex relationship between prejudice and truth through the continuous disclosure of the truth and the revelation of the characters’ real faces.
In the film, Ding Yifeng not only reveals the truth of the case in order to win the case, but also delves into the true background and emotions of the characters. Through the story of Kim Hee-mei and Ma Shuang-hei, the film shows the mutual support and emotional attachment of the underclass, while also revealing the prejudice and discrimination of society against the marginalised.
The performance of the actors in the film was also well received by the audience, especially Huang Xiaoming’s role as Ding Yifeng and Yanni ’s role as Jin Ximei. Director Lee Tae-gak said in an interview that the aim of the film is to tell stories that may happen in everyone’s life under the shell of suspense, so that the audience can resonate with them.
Overall, 《Heart’s Motive》 is a film that delves into social prejudice and marginalised people, showing life as it really is through fictional cases and trials. The film’s plotting, characterisation and thematic exploration have been well received by the audience.
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