Pro Bono (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Pro Bono is a notable film directed by Meiji Fujita, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, mentally retarded boy is wrongfully accused of murder, but his family lacks the means to hire an attorney to defend him. The boy’s sister, Kiriko, pleads with an accomplished attorney named Otsuka to defend her brother pro bono. But because of Otsuka’s busy schedule and other priorities, he refuses to take the case. Lacking a proper defense, Kiriko’s brother is eventually convicted of murder, and dies in prison. From that point on, Kiriko is determined to take revenge against Otuska.
Who’s in it. Pro Bono stars Maki Horikita as Kiriko Yanagida, Katsumi Takahashi as Keiichi Abe, Yoshino Kimura as Michiko Kono and Niino Furuhata as Masao Yanagida, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pro Bono page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pro Bono (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pro Bono change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Pro Bono?
- Pro Bono stars Maki Horikita, Katsumi Takahashi, Yoshino Kimura, Niino Furuhata and Seiji Fukushi.
- When was Pro Bono released?
- Pro Bono was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.