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Innocent Witness

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An old man suffering from depression is found dead, and his housekeeper, Mi-ran, is charged with the murder. Mi-ran's defense attorney, Sun-ho, is surprised to learn the only witness to the crime is Ji-woo, a teenage girl with Asperger's. Will Ji-woo be able to take the stand and provide a valid statement?

Critics Reviews

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William Schwartz HanCinema While we see Soon-ho as coming to understand autism, in reality he is still always treating Ji-woo as an other. Jun 21, 2019 Full Review James Marsh South China Morning Post Kim's deft and sensitive portrayal of the autistic girl ... earns our sympathy organically as the drama unfolds. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 8, 2019 Full Review Min-sik Yoon Korea Herald It has some flaws along the way, but not enough to eclipse the good parts. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. Apr 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aluna U 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) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Audience Member This film is a must-see drama. Heartwarming and uplifting with hardly a trace of cliched sentimentality. Writer-director Lee Han has done a masterful job in maintaining a tension-filled pace and overseeing exceptional performances by Jung Woo-Sung and Kim Hyang-gi. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Court room scenes are well done until the last seen in which the defense lawyer takes the prosecutions perspective Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/19 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lee Han

Director

Jung Woo-sung

Yang Soon-ho

Kim Hyang-gi

Lim Ji-woo

Lee Kyu-hyung

Lee Hee-joong

Jang Young-nam

Jiwoo's mother

Jung Won-jung

Lee Byung-woo
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Synopsis An old man suffering from depression is found dead, and his housekeeper, Mi-ran, is charged with the murder. Mi-ran's defense attorney, Sun-ho, is surprised to learn the only witness to the crime is Ji-woo, a teenage girl with Asperger's. Will Ji-woo be able to take the stand and provide a valid statement?
Director
Lee Han
Screenwriter
Moon Ji-won, Lee Han
Production Co
MOVIEROCK, Studio By The Library
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
2h 9m