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Cast
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Isono Biwako
Masahiko Nishimura
as Detective Tachibana
Takehiro Murata
as Detective Chikamatsu
Kazuya Takahashi
as Tamao Oki
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk
Tohru Emori
as Nihonmatsu
Akira Nagoya
as Director Hatano
Taro Yamamoto
as Nakamura
Houka Kinoshita
as Eiji
Daisuke Ryū
as Religious Cult Leader
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Thriller
Votes13
DirectorJūzō Itami
WritersJūzō Itami
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWoman in Witness Protection
About Woman in Witness Protection
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
Directed by Jūzō Itami, Woman in Witness Protection leans on a strong ensemble — Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Takehiro Murata — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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