The Last Witness
흑수선
Synopsis
Based on a true story and a legendary Korean novel, this movie follows Detective Oh (superstar Lee Jung Jae) and his investigation into the mysterious murder of a North Korean. His investigation leads him to a diary, which was written by a nun who - along with her boyfriend - helped lead the escape of North Korean POWs held captive during the Korean War. Detective Oh eventually becomes emotionally involved with the case and pursues the writer of the diary and her long-lost boyfriend, hoping to crack the case and learn more about the story of the POWs.
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Lee Jung-jae
Detective Oh
Ahn Sung-ki
Hwang-seok
Lee Mi-yeon
Son Ji-hye
Jung Jun-ho
Han Dong-ju
Jung Jin-gak
Head of the Investigation
Lee Ki-young
Yang Dal-soo
Jung Sang-cheol
Detective So
Lee Dae-yeon
Detective Cheon
Kim Dong-su
Kim Joong-yeob
Jeon Won-joo
Restaurant lady
Kang Seong-jin
Kang Man-ho
Kim Soo-ro
Kim Joong-cheol
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Jo Hae-ok
Park Won-sang
Organ Trafficking Man
Kim Min-su
Fighter
Go Dong-eop
Kim Sang
No Seung-jin
Detective Choi
Jung Mi-nam
Killer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pusan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bae Chang-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Bae Chang-ho, Kim Seong-jong
- Original Score
- Choi Kyung-shik
- Original Title
- 흑수선
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Service, Taewon Entertainment, SBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bae Chang-ho
Bae Chang-ho, Kim Seong-jong
Choi Kyung-shik
Kim Yun-su
Chung Tae-won, Kim Song-hyeon
Department Leadership Roster
Bae Chang-ho
Director
Bae Chang-ho
Writer
Kang Seung-yong
Production Design
Kim Yun-su
Director of Photography
Kim Song-hyeon
Producer
Choi Kyung-shik
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Witness
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What is The Last Witness about?
Based on a true story and a legendary Korean novel, this movie follows Detective Oh (superstar Lee Jung Jae) and his investigation into the mysterious murder of a North Korean. His investigation leads him to a diary, which was written by a nun who - along with her boyfriend - helped lead the escape of North Korean POWs held captive during the Korean War. Detective Oh eventually becomes emotionally involved with the case and pursues the writer of the diary and her long-lost boyfriend, hoping to crack the case and learn more about the story of the POWs.
Who directed The Last Witness?
The Last Witness was directed by Bae Chang-ho.
Who stars in The Last Witness?
The principal cast of The Last Witness includes Lee Jung-jae, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-yeon, Jung Jun-ho, Jung Jin-gak.
When was The Last Witness released and how long is it?
The Last Witness was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Witness was composed by Choi Kyung-shik.