The Key
鍵
Synopsis
Ikuko is a mature, reserved Kyoto woman married for many years to a respectable, now-middle-aged man. The only problem in their relationship has been that her husband is dissatisfied with her lack of passion during lovemaking. All this changes after they meet the young Mr. Kimura
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshiharu Ikeda
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiharu Ikeda, Masahiko Kagawa, Akane Shiratori, Junichirō Tanizaki
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Original Title
- 鍵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshiharu Ikeda
Toshiharu Ikeda, Masahiko Kagawa, Akane Shiratori, Junichirō Tanizaki
Toshiyuki Honda
Yonezō Maeda
Akimasa Kawashima
Mitsuru Kurosawa, Kazuo Kato
Department Leadership Roster
Toshiharu Ikeda
Director
Mitsuru Kurosawa
Producer
Akimasa Kawashima
Editor
Kazuo Kato
Producer
Toshiyuki Honda
Original Music Composer
Toshiharu Ikeda
Writer
Masahiko Kagawa
Writer
Akane Shiratori
Writer
Yonezō Maeda
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Key about?
Ikuko is a mature, reserved Kyoto woman married for many years to a respectable, now-middle-aged man. The only problem in their relationship has been that her husband is dissatisfied with her lack of passion during lovemaking. All this changes after they meet the young Mr. Kimura
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Toshiharu Ikeda.
Who stars in The Key?
The principal cast of The Key includes Naomi Kawashima, Akira Emoto, Mikio Osawa, Kaori Tsuji, Kenji Imai.
When was The Key released and how long is it?
The Key was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Key was composed by Toshiyuki Honda.