Woman in Witness Protection

Nan
2h 11m
1997
6.4 /10 (9)

This is a work of fiction (and so on and so forth).

Overview

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.

Country : Japan
Languages : 日本語
Released Date: 1997-09-27

Top Billed Cast

Nobuko Miyamoto

Isono Biwako

Masahiko Nishimura

Detective Tachibana

Takehiro Murata

Detective Chikamatsu

Kazuya Takahashi

Tamao Oki

Masahiko Tsugawa

Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk

Tohru Emori

Nihonmatsu

Akira Nagoya

Director Hatano

Taro Yamamoto

Nakamura

Houka Kinoshita

Eiji

Daisuke Ryū

Religious Cult Leader

Tetsu Watanabe

Detective

Mirei Asaoka

Nakamura's Wife

Chōei Takahashi

Kitamura Team Leader

Aki Takejo

Assistant Miwa

Akira Takarada

Police Commissioner

Naomasa Musaka

Detective Inamura

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