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The Life and Time of Judge A.K. (2014)
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The Life and Time of Judge A.K. (2014)
Original name: Život a doba soudce A. K.
Genre: Drama
Country: Czech Republic
TV show
Story: The serial in thirteen parts about the life and time of judge A.K. tells an up-to-date, realistic and internally dramatic story of a young man struggling his way through the maze of civil law disputes typical of the present-day society. He has to try and understand each of the parties, and pronounce a judgment in keeping with his idea of justice. And he also must bear never-ending responsibility for the way his verdict impacts the painful spots in the parties' lives. Judge Adam Klos strives to understand not only the cases he deals with, but himself as well.
Style: tense, captivating, disturbing
Plot: judge, courtroom drama, legal action, law and order, civil rights, lawyer, court, suspense, justice, legal investigation, fight for justice, lawsuit, legislation, workplace, uncover truth, price of justice, workplace situations, lawyers and clients, courtroom

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