The Heart
心
Synopsis
The relationship between a rich young student and his lower class friend changes when they start to live both at a guest house. Both will be attracted towards Iko, the beautiful daughter of their landlady.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō, Natsume Sōseki
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 心
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō, Natsume Sōseki
Hikaru Hayashi
Kiyomi Kuroda
Mitsuo Kondō
Kinshirō Kuzui, Kaneto Shindō
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Kinshirō Kuzui
Producer
Kiyomi Kuroda
Director of Photography
Kaneto Shindō
Producer
Mitsuo Kondō
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart about?
The relationship between a rich young student and his lower class friend changes when they start to live both at a guest house. Both will be attracted towards Iko, the beautiful daughter of their landlady.
Who directed The Heart?
The Heart was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in The Heart?
The principal cast of The Heart includes Nobuko Otowa, Anri, Noboru Matsuhashi, Kazunaga Tsuji, Taiji Tonoyama.
When was The Heart released and how long is it?
The Heart was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.
Is The Heart based on a book or true story?
The Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Natsume Sōseki".