The Heart (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2018, The Heart is a drama film directed by Fanni Metelius, running about 100 minutes. “If you love me, why don't you fuck me?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mika and Tesfay. She: a photographer. He: a musician. Both up-and-coming. The first love. But an invisible conflict, an unnamable shame, stirs between their sheets. An insidious power game is in play, with its rules changing like music beats at the parties in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Ibiza. Behind closed doors and beautifying filters lies a raw reality where Mika’s control over her mind and body is at stake. But Mika rips apart relationship prejudices and explores what really makes our pulses quicken in matters of the modern heart.
Who’s in it. The Heart stars Fanni Metelius as Mika, Ahmed Berhan as Tesfay, Leona Axelsen as Li and Daniella Mir as Dafne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Heart 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 The Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heart (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heart worth watching?
- The Heart holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heart?
- The Heart stars Fanni Metelius, Ahmed Berhan, Leona Axelsen, Daniella Mir and Suzanne Reuter.
- When was The Heart released?
- The Heart was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.