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Woman in Witness Protection

1997
Directed byJūzō Itami
2h 11m

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.

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Nobuko MiyamotoIsono BiwakoMasahiko NishimuraDetective TachibanaTakehiro Murata
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DramaComedyThriller
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.9

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