The Confession

Harry Fertig grapples with unbearable grief after losing his young son due to medical negligence at a hospital. Overwhelmed by anger and heartache, he takes matters into his own hands, seeking vengeance against the doctor, nurse, and clerk directly responsible for the tragedy. Enter Roy Bleakie, a seasoned lawyer more focused on winning cases than the complexities of their implications. Bleakie is unexpectedly hired to defend Fertig by his boss, leading him down an unsettling path that challenges his own moral compass as he comes to realize that his client, despite facing grave consequences, maintains an honorable demeanor throughout. As the trial unfolds and the stakes grow higher, Bleakie is forced to confront his values and reassess his priorities in a world where justice and morality often seem at odds with each other.