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Heartbreak Library (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6

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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.