Vanessa Perdriau Films
A deliberately mysterious man who fits no mould of time or place. He carries an authority and wisdom that astounds and possesses a wonderful sense of humor, which has the capacity to break tension and lift the atmosphere of a room.
In his presence one feels safe, loved and secure. He never pushes Peter towards condemnation only to self-revelation, and driving all of his actions is a deep sense of love and compassion.
Charles is primarily concerned with making as much money as possible and the prestige of winning high profile cases. He has a special liking for Peter and sees him as an exceptional up and coming lawyer with the potential to become a senior partner. Because he sees a lot of himself in Peter.
Ruthless to the core, if Peter fails to deliver he would have no qualms in finding a suitable replacement. No longer directly involved with court cases, he assigns cases to his team of lawyers.
Anna possesses a natural warmth and kindness. She is a devoted mother and long suffering wife. Anna met Peter at law school where she was swept of her feet by Peter’s charm. They married soon after and have a child together.
With the potential for a successful career, Anna has sacrificed her own desires to raise their child. However, over time with Peter focusing heavily on his career, their relationship has grown distant as their lives move in opposing directions. Anna still deeply loves him and is desperate to hold their family together.
Peter Dawson carries all the assured demeanor and swagger of a high profile lawyer, who has graduated with honors from Oxford. He is a fantastic lawyer who possesses intelligence, exceptional oratory skills and a natural charm, which can break through people’s defenses. Confident and self-assured he refuses to back down to anyone. Out for himself, Peter wants wealth, position and to win his cases no matter what. For him its not a matter of justice its a matter of winning and losing.
With a beautiful wife and child, and a successful career, Peter seems to have it all, but underneath the surface there is a sense that he is not content. Little does he know that his life, his morals, his past, present and future are about to be put on trial, but will he be able to defend himself?