In addition to the unfavorable family affection and friendship in the film, what moved me most was the little boy's female lawyer's desperate behavior and practice to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of her client. In fact, one of the main opponents they faced was just the FBI who asked the little boy to tell the truth in order to understand the true situation of the case. What is a country under the rule of law? Even if you are the police or even the FBI, you can't just infringe the legal rights of citizens. "No one has the right to question a minor without his guardian being present." At first, the little boy and his female lawyer used the law to teach the invincible prosecutor. Then the two sides started a confrontation within the scope of legal provisions. No matter how fierce the struggle was, basically the weapons used were the law. Let me wait like this. In a feudal country where there is no real progress despite the clamor for the rule of law, the small people can only envy them.
Finding the truth of the case and investigating the facts are indeed very important, but everyone’s legitimate rights and interests are equally important, and one right thing cannot be destroyed for another right thing. Otherwise, there will be shameless crimes that trample on the rights and interests of others under the guise of justice, which corresponds to the famous saying "Justice, how many crimes are in your name". I still remember the Hong Kong movie "Slaying the Wolf" from the previous few years, it was really wonderful. The villains in the film do all evil, but because they cannot be convicted without conclusive evidence, the righteous police have no choice but to produce perjury in order to achieve the goal of justice. The design of the film like this really makes people feel hearty and full of hatred. But it also points out the shortcomings and limitations of the modern judicial system (the so-called modern judicial system is applicable to Hong Kong and has nothing to do with the mainland). But with this kind of judicial system, the innocence inference and all the evidence is said to protect everyone's legal rights to the utmost extent, and to the utmost guarantee that a good person will not be wronged.
It can arouse so much emotion, but the reason I have to say is that the legal environment we live in is too disappointing. The period of "strike hard" that appeared from time to time in the past few years can be described as the most relentless blow to the spirit of the legal system. The administrative and financial connections between the judicial organs and the administrative organs in various regions can make the judicial departments truly open, fair, and fair. The behavior of "people suing officials" will certainly not receive real support from the law. Naturally, various acts of ignoring and even contempt of the law are not uncommon. What kind of views do lawyers and judges face in China for a profession that is generally respected in Western countries? In addition to the examination of civil servants, what kind of hardships and helplessness will law graduates face on the road to employment? In a country under the rule of law, we still have a long way to go.
Going back to the film itself, what would happen if such a story happened in our country? Obviously, the people's police would easily and naturally get the testimony they wanted, and the case would be solved smoothly without so many twists and turns. At most, the exchange of power and money between the underworld boss and individual corrupt judges will lead to some extraneous consequences. Of course, in the end, there will be wise and courageous police comrades or senior cadres watching the fire, fighting corruption and curbing the underworld, and the ending is still bright. But the little boy as an eyewitness may not be able to grow from it, feel humanity, gain family affection, friendship, trust in others, and trust in the law.
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