The Witness (2019)

★ 7.0 2h 8m IMDb
Thriller Crime

Natsume Hamanaka was a police rookie with a promising future until she was in a car crash that killed her brother and took her eyesight. Three years later, she gets around with her seeing-eye dog Pal, but she’s unable to get over her regret and devastation.

The Witness

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Cast

Riho Yoshioka
Riho Yoshioka as Natsume Hamanaka Age 33 · Ukyo, Kyoto, Japan Riho Yoshioka is a Japanese actress. She first attracted attention after landing a role in a television series, Here Comes Asa on NHK in 2016. She received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year...
Mahiro Takasugi
Mahiro Takasugi as Haruma Kunisaki Age 29 · Fukuoka, Japan Mahiro Takasugi (高杉 真宙, born July 4, 1996) is a Japanese actor who is affiliated with Spice Power. He is best known for his role as the character Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen Rider Ryugen from the Kamen...
Koji Ohkura
Koji Ohkura as Naoki Yoshino Age 51 · Tokyo, Japan
Kodai Asaka
Kodai Asaka as Sho Kusakabe Age 33 · Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan
Yoshi Sakō
Yoshi Sakō as Shusaku Takahashi Age 67 · Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Koya Matsudai
Koya Matsudai as Daiki Hamanaka Age 26 · Mie Prefecture, Japan
Director Junichi Mori
Cast Riho Yoshioka, Mahiro Takasugi, Koji Ohkura, Kodai Asaka, Yoshi Sakō, Koya Matsudai, Jun Kunimura, Daichi Watanabe, Shuntaro Yanagi, Miyuki Matsuda

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 8/10 Sep 19, 2025
The Witness, a remake of Korea’s Blind, presents a gripping mystery through the eyes of Natsume, a blind woman whose testimony is dismissed due to her disability. The film stands out with its unique perspective shots, solid performances, and an unpredictable twist ending that challenges viewers’ assumptions. A standout moment is Natsume’s daring escape with the help of her intelligent guide dog—an emotional highlight that reinforces the film’s themes of resilience and underestimated strength.

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