The Key(1997)
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The Key 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
The Key (1997) is a drama film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, released on October 18, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Naomi Kawashima, Akira Emoto, Mikio Osawa and Kaori Tsuji. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Toshiharu Ikeda
- Writers:
- Akane Shiratori, Masahiko Kagawa, Toshiharu Ikeda
- Producers:
- Mitsuru Kurosawa, Kazuo Kato
- Cinematographer:
- Yonezō Maeda
- Composer:
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Key Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naomi Kawashima
as Ikuko Anzai
Akira Emoto
as Soichiro Anzai
Mikio Osawa
as Kenichi Kimura
Kaori Tsuji
as Toshiko Anzai
Kenji Imai
as Soma Hiroshi
Noboru Mitani
as Dr. Kojima
Terumi Niki
as Makiko Mori
Yuriko Hirooka
as Taki
- Kyoko Yamaguchi
Kyoko Yamaguchi
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, written by Akane Shiratori, Masahiko Kagawa and Toshiharu Ikeda, produced by Mitsuru Kurosawa and Kazuo Kato.
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The Key Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Key – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Key online?
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The Key (1997) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Key?
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The main cast of The Key (1997) includes Naomi Kawashima, Akira Emoto, Mikio Osawa, Kaori Tsuji and Kenji Imai. The film was directed by Toshiharu Ikeda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Key released?
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The Key was released on October 18, 1997 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Key worth watching?
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The Key (1997) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.