Heartbreak Library (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2008, Heartbreak Library is a notable film directed by Kim Jeong-kwon, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Eun-soo, a librarian watches for book vandalism that currently happens in the library. One day, she catches Jun-oh tearing off certain page of books. Eun-soo accuses him of vandalism but soon discovers the complex story behind his actions. Jun-oh’s girlfriend suddenly leaves him with only a mysterious note. “Look up page 198”. Jun-oh’s girlfriend was a bibliophile and she checked out books regularly at the library. Jun-oh goes to the library and tears out page 198 from every book he comes in touch. As Eun-soo has just broken up, she gives him an advice saying that he has to let her go if she really meant it. However, looking at Jun-oh torn apart by his love, Eun-soo starts to help him decipher the messages on page 198 of all the books .
Who’s in it. Heartbreak Library stars Lee Dong-wook as Kim Joon Oh, Lee Jae-yong as Chairman Song, Eugene as Jo Eun-soo and Ki Joo-bong as Hong-soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Heartbreak Library has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartbreak Library page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbreak Library (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartbreak Library change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartbreak Library worth watching?
- Heartbreak Library holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbreak Library?
- Heartbreak Library stars Lee Dong-wook, Lee Jae-yong, Eugene, Ki Joo-bong and Park Hwi-sun.
- When was Heartbreak Library released?
- Heartbreak Library was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
