Key of Life(2012)
鍵泥棒のメソッド
If your life has you down… try out someone else's.
Key of Life Synopsis
A failed actor switches identities with a stranger at a bath house thinking it is his way out of his life of misery but only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin.
Key of Life (2012) is a comedy and crime film directed by Kenji Uchida, released on September 16, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa, Ryoko Hirosue and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Uchida
- Writers:
- Kenji Uchida
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Ohnishi, Kazumi Fukase, Satoshi Akagi
- Cinematographer:
- Akira Sako
- Composer:
- Yuusuke Tanaka
- Production:
- THE KLOCKWORX, TV Asahi, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, dentsu, PARCO, Media Factory, Yahoo! Japan, Cine Bazar, King Records, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting
- Status:
- Released
Key of Life (2012) Trailer
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Key of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masato Sakai
as Sakurai
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Kondo
Ryoko Hirosue
as Kanae Mizushima
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
as Junichi Kudo
Yōko Moriguchi
as Ayako Inoue
Sayuri Oyamada
as Mizushima Shoko
Hana Kino
as Kanae's Mother
Takehiko Ono
as Kanae's Father
Daisuke Hibi
as Doctor
Takaki Uda
as Fujimoto
Airi Matsuyama
as Fujimoto's Girlfriend
Miwako Kakei
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Uchida, written by Kenji Uchida, produced by Hiroshi Ohnishi, Kazumi Fukase and Satoshi Akagi.
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Key of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 118 ratings.
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Key of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Key of Life online?
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Key of Life (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Key of Life?
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The main cast of Key of Life (2012) includes Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa, Ryoko Hirosue, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa and Yōko Moriguchi. The film was directed by Kenji Uchida. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Key of Life released?
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Key of Life was released on September 16, 2012 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Key of Life worth watching?
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Key of Life (2012) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Key of Life?
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Yes. The official Key of Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.