The Apology of Socrates

At her mother’s fervent urging, Xu Xiaxi turns away from a career in law. A misunderstanding with her senior, Fu Lichen, leads her to study abroad.

Three years later, Xiaxi returns home. A carefully orchestrated interview sets her on the path to a legal career.

From traffic accidents and murders committed by mentally ill people to a case worth just one yuan, all kinds of cases come her way. With Fu Lichen’s guidance and support, Xu Xiaxi gradually reveals her talent.

The misunderstanding from years ago is finally cleared up, but the promise she made to her mother still fills her with unease.

Should she persevere or give up? What should she choose?

“Our defense is not meant to exonerate the defendant, much less forgive his wrongdoing.

That is God’s work. What we must do is practice restraint and love: restrain our anger and hatred, and love equality and justice.”