Innocent Witness

"I want to be the witness to let people know the truth."

2019 2h 9m KO

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 87

Drama

Synopsis

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An old man is found dead, and his housekeeper is charged with the murder. Her defense attorney is surprised to learn the only witness to the crime is a teenage girl with autism.

“I want to be the witness to let people know the truth.”

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Cast

Jung Woo-sung
Sun-ho
Kim Hyang-gi
Ji-woo
Lee Kyoo-hyung
Hee-joong
Jang Young-nam
Hyun-jung
Yeom Hye-ran
Mi-ran
Jung Won-joong
Byoung-woo
Park Keun-hyong
Gil-jae
Kim Jong-soo
Man-ho

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Han
Writers: Lee Han, Moon Ji-won
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lee Han, shot by Lee Tae-yoon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Cho Young-wuk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nam Na-young shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Jung Woo-sung and Kim Hyang-gi and Lee Kyoo-hyung carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "I want to be the witness to let people know the truth.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8562562 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lee Han directs. Lee Tae-yoon behind the camera. Cho Young-wuk scores. Nam Na-young cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Lee Han, shot by Lee Tae-yoon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Cho Young-wuk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nam Na-young shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jung Woo-sung and Kim Hyang-gi and Lee Kyoo-hyung carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "I want to be the witness to let people know the truth.".
7IMDB entry: tt8562562 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Lee Tae-yoon
Original score: Cho Young-wuk
Editing: Nam Na-young
Production design: Kang So-yeong
Costume design: Kim Jung-won
Makeup / hair: Lee Seo-jin
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: KO
IMDB: Innocent Witness (2019)

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badelf2022-01-26
★ 9/10
Yet another fantastic, Korean award-winning film. The girl actress is off the charts. The story is awesome.
Alunauwie2025-09-19
★ 8/10
Innocent Witness brings a heartfelt legal drama that spotlights autism, challenging societal prejudice and offering a deeper understanding through the eyes of a neurodivergent teen. With powerful performances—especially from Hyang Gi, who portrays the autistic character with nuance—the film delivers both emotional depth and educational insight. A standout moment is the moving letter from Soon Ho's father, reminding viewers that making mistakes is part of being human, and that justice must always be guided by empathy. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)