Blind

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Kim Ha-neul as Min Soo-ah, a former policewoman
  • Kim Soo-jin as young Soo-ah
• Yoo Seung-ho as Kwon Gi-seob (spelled “Gi-sub” in the English subtitles), a motorcycle delivery boy
• Jo Hee-bong as Detective Jo (Cho in English subtitles)
• Yang Young-jo as Dr Choi Myung-jin
• Park Bo-gum as Dong-hyun, Soo-ah’s late younger orphanage “brother”
  • Sung Yu-bin as young Dong-hyun
• Dolly as guide dog Seul-gi (Wisey in the English subtitles)
• Sa-hee as Jung-yeon
• Kim Mi-kyung as school director
• Choi Phillip as detective from Information Section
• Won Pung-yeon as Detective 1
• Jeon Joo-woo as Detective 4
• Kim Kyeong-ik as Doctor 2
• Baek Ik-nam as owner of car
• Han Yeo-wool as woman having an abortion

Storyline:

The story follows Soo-ah, who, despite her blindness, witnesses a brutal murder. As she tries to recount the details of the crime using her other senses, she finds herself entangled in a complex investigation. Ki-sub, who also witnessed the incident, provides conflicting information that complicates the case further. Together, they attempt to uncover the truth behind the murder while facing various challenges and threats from those involved.

About Movie:

Blind (Korean: 블라인드; RR: Beulraindeu) is a South Korean crime thriller film directed by Ahn Sang-hoon and written by Choi Min-seok. The film stars Kim Ha-neul as Soo-ah, a blind woman who becomes an eyewitness to a murder, and Yoo Seung-ho as Ki-sub, another witness whose account differs from hers.

Blind received critical acclaim upon its release, particularly for Kim Ha-neul’s performance. She won the Best Actress award at both the 48th Grand Bell Awards and the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in this film. The movie was well-received by audiences as well, attracting over 2 million viewers in South Korea.

The film’s gripping narrative and strong performances have made it a notable entry in the crime thriller genre within South Korean cinema. Its themes of perception and justice resonate with viewers, contributing to its lasting impact.

Overall, Blind stands out for its unique perspective on crime investigation through the eyes of a blind protagonist, showcasing both suspense and emotional depth in storytelling.