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Heart is...
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Film poster
Directed by Park Eun-hyung
Oh Dal-kyun
Produced by Kim Min-gi
Kim Woo-gwang
Screenplay by Shin Dong-ik
Starring Yoo Seung-ho
Kim Hyang-gi
Music by Won Ho-gyeong
Cinematography Kim Seon-ryeong
Editing by Kim Chang-ju
Studio FineWorks
Distributed by Showbox/Mediaplex
Release date(s) October 26, 2006 (2006-10-26)
Running time 97 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Money made US$4,678,547

Heart is... (Hangul: 마음이; RR: Maeumi), also known as Hearty Paws, is a touching South Korean drama film from 2006. It was directed by Park Eun-hyung and Oh Dal-kyun. This movie tells the story of a special bond between a boy, his little sister, and their dog.

About the Story

This film shares the journey of two young siblings, Chan-yi and his little sister So-yi. Chan-yi, who is 11 years old, and So-yi, who is 6, live by themselves. For So-yi's birthday, Chan-yi wants to give her a special gift. He finds a newborn puppy and brings it home for her.

A Special Friendship

The puppy quickly becomes a beloved part of their small family. Even though the children face many challenges, they find happiness with their new furry friend. The dog is a loyal companion and brings joy to their lives.

A Difficult Time

However, their lives change after a sad accident. Chan-yi feels very upset and blames the dog for what happened. He then decides to go on a journey to find his mother. He doesn't realize that the dog is the one true family member who will always be there for him.

Meet the Cast

The movie features talented actors who bring the characters to life.

  • Yoo Seung-ho plays Chan-yi
  • Kim Hyang-gi plays So-yi
  • Dolly plays the dog, Hearty
  • Ahn Gil-kang
  • Jung Min-ah
  • Won Jang-hee
  • Kim Nan-hwi
  • Seo Young-hwa
  • Jo Deok-jae
  • Kim Gyeong-rae
  • Kim Dong-young as a restaurant worker
  • Baek Seung-do
  • Yoo Jin-ah

More Adventures

There is also a second movie that continues the story.

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