Prima Facie
Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms.Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty.Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her.As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels.
- Director
- Susanna White
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Cast
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What It's About
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Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms. Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty. Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her. As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels. Once in control, now exposed and disbelieved, she must fight to reclaim her voice and sense of self.
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- Release date
- Sep 10, 2026
- Runtime
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- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
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