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Keys to the Heart
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Wikipedia article
'Keys to the Heart' is a 2018 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Choi Sung-hyun. The film stars Lee Byung-hun, Youn Yuh-jung and Park Jeong-min.
Plot
The story of a down-and-out boxer reconnecting with his estranged, younger brother who is a gifted pianist with savant syndrome.
Cast
* Lee Byung-hun as Jo-ha
** Park Sang-hoon as young Jo-ha
* Youn Yuh-jung as In-sook
* Park Jeong-min as Jin-tae
* Han Ji-min as Han Ga Yool
* Choi Ri as Soo-jeong
* Hwang Seok-jeong as Department Head Kang
* Jo Kwan-woo as Moon Seong-gi
* Oh Hye-won as Bok-ja's entourage
* Baek Hyun-jin as Dong-soo
* Moon Sook as Bok-Ja (Special Appearance)
* Kim Sung-ryung as Madam Hong (Special Appearance)
Production
Principal photography began on June 6, 2017 and ended on August 27, 2017.
Reception
Critical reception
Yoon Min-sik of 'The Korea Herald' called the characters and plot "generic and predictable", but praise the acting performance of the film.Shim Sun-ah of 'Yonhap News Agency' praised Choi Seong-hyeon for handling family relationships with the utmost sensitivity, and drawing good performances out of his actors.
Box office
According to figures provided by the Korean Film Council, just 3 weeks after its release, the film had surpassed 3 million viewers.Awards and nominations
Music Pieces
The following music pieces appeared in the film:
* Mozart Piano Sonata No.11 in A major 'Rondo Alla Turca' K.331
* Beethoven Piano sonata No.14 in C sharp minor 'Moonlight' Op.27-2 3rd Movement
* Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor Op.11 3rd Movement
* Brahms Hungarian Dance No.5 in G minor
* Tchaikovsky : Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23
References
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