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If I Had a Heart

“As long as you can still hear your heart beating... you have to keep fighting back.”

Synopsis

A neon-noir set in the underbelly of Seoul. Sam IL is a street fighter who was abandoned at birth by his Mother in a coin locker. His life has been one of extreme violence and isolation. After a brutal near death experience Sam IL is forced to contemplate his past whilst accepting the non-existence of his future.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simon Halsall, Matthew Halsall
Screenplay & Story
Simon Halsall, Matthew Halsall
Original Title
If I Had a Heart
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
12m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Halsall, Matthew Halsall

Screenplay & Story

Simon Halsall, Matthew Halsall

Department Leadership Roster

Simon Halsall

Director

Matthew Halsall

Director

Simon Halsall

Writer

Matthew Halsall

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About If I Had a Heart

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is If I Had a Heart about?

A neon-noir set in the underbelly of Seoul. Sam IL is a street fighter who was abandoned at birth by his Mother in a coin locker. His life has been one of extreme violence and isolation. After a brutal near death experience Sam IL is forced to contemplate his past whilst accepting the non-existence of his future.

Who directed If I Had a Heart?

If I Had a Heart was directed by Simon Halsall, Matthew Halsall.

Who stars in If I Had a Heart?

The principal cast of If I Had a Heart includes Kim Min-joong.

When was If I Had a Heart released and how long is it?

If I Had a Heart was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 12m.