The Key
1997, Japanese. Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda.
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
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 18 October 1997
- Original title
- 鍵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akane Shiratori, Toshiharu Ikeda, Masahiko Kagawa
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What The Key is based on
The Key is adapted from a novel.
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The Key runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Key on?
The Key isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 1997. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Key?
If you liked The Key, try Heatwave, Call Boy, Sakuran.
Who directed The Key?
The Key (1997) was directed by Toshiharu Ikeda and stars Naomi Kawashima, Akira Emoto, Mikio Osawa.
What is The Key based on?
The Key is adapted from a novel.