189
Released 5 years ago in 2021. 189 is a drama/crime film. directed by Ikuo Kamon.
Starring Yuma Nakayama, Natsuna Watanabe, and Hisashi Yoshizawa
Synopsis
189 is a phone number to call when a child needs to be saved from an abusive situation. Children and adults can call that number, where they will be connected with the nearest child consultation center. Taiga Sakamoto works as a rookie child welfare officer. A girl that he worked with is being sent back to her mother. The girl was abused by her mother and stayed at a shelter. The next day, she loses her life. Taiga thinks about quitting his job. At this time, he receives a phone call from the hospital. A doctor calls him and tells him that a six-year-old girl's wounds looks as if they were caused by physical abuse. The abuser is assumed to be her father, but the girl's father denies any wrongdoing. Taiga and Attorney Shion Akiba try to prove that the girl was abused by her father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- VONS Pictures
- United Vision
- Bandai Namco Arts
- Tokyo Offline Center
- Tokyo Offline Center
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 189 about?
189 is a phone number to call when a child needs to be saved from an abusive situation. Children and adults can call that number, where they will be connected with the nearest child consultation ce...
Who directed 189?
189 was directed by Ikuo Kamon.
How long is 189?
189 has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was 189 released?
189 was released on December 3, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 189?
The main cast of 189 includes Yuma Nakayama, Natsuna Watanabe, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Yasuyuki Maekawa, Yuno Ota.