Keys to the Heart (2023): Netflix is known for its diverse and original content, ranging from comedy to drama, from action to romance, and from horror to sci-fi. One of the genres that Netflix has been exploring lately is Filipino movies, which offer a glimpse into the rich and vibrant culture of the Philippines. Netflix has already released several Filipino movies, such as Dead Kids, The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi, Finding Agnes, and Alter Me. Now, Netflix is bringing another Filipino movie to its platform, which is an adaptation of a popular Korean movie.
Release Date
Keys to the Heart is set to premiere on Netflix on October 4 (Wednesday), 2023.
Cast
The movie features a talented cast of Filipino actors, who bring their own charm and charisma to their roles. The cast includes:
- Zanjoe Marudo as Joma, a former boxer who has fallen on hard times and is estranged from his family.
- Elijah Canlas as Jayjay, Joma’s autistic brother who is a gifted pianist.
- Dolly De Leon as Joma’s mother, who has been separated from her sons for a long time.
- Michelle Dee as Joma’s love interest, who supports him and his brother.
- Tirso Cruz III as Joma’s father, who abandoned his family and is now a successful businessman.
- Carlo Tarobal as Joma’s friend, who helps him with his boxing career.
- Bart Guingona as Jayjay’s teacher, who recognizes his musical talent and encourages him.
Official Trailer
Plot
The movie tells the story of Joma (Zanjoe Marudo), who reunites with his long-lost mother (Dolly De Leon) and discovers that he has an autistic brother named Jayjay (Elijah Canlas), who is a gifted pianist. Joma decides to help Jayjay achieve his musical dreams, while also reconnecting with his mother and healing his own wounds. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, but also find joy and hope in each other.
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Budget & More
Keys to the Heart is a Filipino movie that is based on the 2018 Korean movie of the same name, which starred Lee Byung-hun, Youn Yuh-jung, and Park Jung-min. The Korean movie was a box office hit, earning over $40 million worldwide and winning several awards. The Filipino version of Keys to the Heart is directed by Kerwin Go, who also directed Mina-Anud and Deadma Walking. The movie is produced by Joyce Bernal and written by Kerwin Go. The movie has a budget of PHP 80 million (estimated), which is relatively high for a Filipino movie. The movie has a running time of 102 minutes.
Keys to the Heart is a movie that explores the themes of family, friendship, love, acceptance, and resilience. It shows how music can be a powerful tool for expression and communication, especially for people with autism. It also depicts how people can overcome their past traumas and find new meaning in life. The movie is a tearjerker that will tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh and cry at the same time.
