For Horowitz (2006 Film)

For Horowitz (Korean: 호로비츠를 위하여; RR: Horobicheureul Wihayeo) is a 2006 South Korean drama film directed by Kwon Hyung-Jin. The film explores themes of ambition, mentorship, and personal growth through the story of a struggling piano teacher and a young boy with exceptional musical talent.

For Horowitz promotional poster — Promotional poster for the film For Horowitz.

Plot

Kim Ji-Soo (played by Uhm Jung-Hwa) is a pianist who has failed to achieve her dream of international acclaim. Feeling like a disappointment to her family and herself, she moves to a small town to open the “Vienna Piano Studio,” where she teaches local children. Her life changes when she encounters Yoon Gyung-Min (Sin Ee-Jae), a troubled boy who initially disrupts her classes. Upon discovering that Gyung-Min possesses perfect pitch and raw musical talent, Ji-Soo decides to train him for a competition, hoping his success will validate her own career as a teacher.

Uhm Jung-Hwa as Kim Ji-Soo — Uhm Jung-Hwa stars as the protagonist, Kim Ji-Soo.

Cast

The film features a central cast of characters navigating the complexities of the music education world and personal relationships:

Uhm Jung-Hwa as Kim Ji-Soo
Sin Ee-Jae as Yoon Gyung-Min
Park Yong-Woo as Shim Kwang-Ho
Yoon Ye-Ri as Jung-Eun

Sin Ee-Jae as Yoon Gyung-Min — Sin Ee-Jae portrays the young prodigy Yoon Gyung-Min.

Park Yong-Woo as Shim Kwang-Ho — Park Yong-Woo plays the role of Shim Kwang-Ho.

Yoon Ye-Ri as Jung-Eun — Yoon Ye-Ri appears as Jung-Eun.

Production

The film was produced by Sidus Pictures and distributed by Showbox. It was released in South Korea on May 25, 2006, with a runtime of 108 minutes. The screenplay was written by director Kwon Hyung-Jin in collaboration with Kim Min-Sook and Lee Jung-Won.

Scene from For Horowitz — A scene from the film depicting the interaction between the teacher and her student.