Michael Haller will get a law firm after the murdered colleague, but happiness will not bring him. Among clients is Walter Elliot, a film tycoon defendant of double murder. Although his case is a guarantee of welcome media attention and bold profits, Haller has no idea that there may be a connection between the murderers and the indictment of the magnate and that he has painted a target on his forehead. Despite danger, it slowly penetrates the case and realizes that something is not playing here. He finds himself between millstones: must defend the client's interests and at the same time observe the law. Therefore, he devises a devilish plan, although he realizes that he risk not only his career but also a bare life.

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