The Witness (2019)

★ 7.0 2h 8m 20 votes IMDb
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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 30 · 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, 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

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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.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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