HEARTBEAT – Korean Film Global Licensing Opportunity
For partners exploring HEARTBEAT Korean film licensing, BEATLINK offers opportunities for international distribution, theatrical re-release, and remake partnerships.
FILM INFORMATION
- International Title: HEARTBEAT
- Original Title: 심장이 뛴다
- Genre: Drama · Thriller
- Release Year: 2011
- Running Time: 114 minutes
- Director: Yoon Jae-keun
- Cast: Kim Yun-jin, Park Hae-il and Kang Shin-il
- Production: OZONE FILM
- Admissions in Korea: Over 1 million

SYNOPSIS
A mother desperate to save her seriously ill daughter finds a possible heart donor, while the donor’s son begins to question the circumstances surrounding his mother’s condition.
Their conflicting choices set off an urgent struggle over life, family and the price of a human heart.

KOREAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE
HEARTBEAT attracted over 1 million admissions in Korea.
Released in Korea on January 5, 2011, the film reached more than 1 million admissions. Its international sales history includes a licensing deal for Japan through JoyNContents.
GLOBAL LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES
BEATLINK, in cooperation with OZONE FILM, is seeking distribution, platform and production partners worldwide.
Opportunities may include:
- International theatrical distribution and re-release
- OTT, VOD and television distribution
- International remake rights
- Other territory-specific licensing opportunities
PROJECT INQUIRIES
Partners interested in HEARTBEAT are invited to contact BEATLINK.
A screener, presentation materials, available rights and detailed distribution information will be provided upon review of the inquiry.
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