Wrongful Death (2023)
Director: Nicholas Kalikow
Genre: Thriller | Mystery | Crime
Cast: John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, David Oyelowo, Laura Linney, and Michael Kenneth Williams
Plot Overview:
Wrongful Death is a gripping thriller that explores the harrowing consequences of a botched legal case and its impact on everyone involved. The story centers on a young, ambitious attorney, played by John Boyega, who is forced to confront the dark underbelly of the legal system when he takes on a wrongful death case involving a high-profile corporate figure.
The case involves the mysterious death of a woman under suspicious circumstances, with evidence suggesting that her death was a result of corporate negligence. The deceased, portrayed by Olivia Cooke, was a whistleblower who had uncovered significant wrongdoing by a large corporation. However, her death was ruled accidental, leaving her family and loved ones devastated and searching for answers.
Boyega’s character, Ethan Marshall, takes up the challenge to investigate her death, despite the powerful forces working against him. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, deceit, and cover-ups that lead him to question everything about the case. With the help of a seasoned investigative journalist (David Oyelowo) and a legal advisor (Laura Linney), Ethan pieces together the truth, but not without encountering numerous obstacles—including threats, intimidation, and betrayal. The case becomes not just about seeking justice for the deceased woman, but about taking down a corrupt corporate empire that is willing to go to extreme lengths to protect its secrets.
As the investigation unfolds, the moral complexities of the case become evident, with the lines between right and wrong beginning to blur. Ethan is forced to make difficult decisions, knowing that his pursuit of justice could have far-reaching consequences for both his career and his personal life. The stakes escalate when Ethan finds himself and those close to him at risk as the powerful forces behind the corporation begin to target him.