The Heart Knows: Everything we know about the latest Spanish drama

The Heart Knows (Corazón delator) is a sweeping romance drama about a rich man who gets infatuated with his heart donor's widow. So, in this case, the movie is quite literally about the matters of the heart. Yet, there's more to this gentle drama than what meets the eye. It is also about a man who slowly learns what matters in his life.

The romance takes the rich man on a journey of self-discovery and helps him see the world in a new light. It's the kind of life-changing, revelatory love story that might get you all up in tears. Its logline reads,

"After a heart transplant, Manuel feels a personality shift and explores his donor's life, leading him to meet the widowed Vale and her community."

Streaming on Netflix, this Spanish movie is written and directed by Marcos Carnevale, who previously helmed Goyo (2024) and All Hail (2022) for the streamer. His latest movie stars Chilean actor Benjamín Vicuña in the central role of businessman Juan Manuel, along with Argentine actress Julieta Díaz. The rest of its cast includes Gloria Carrá, Facundo Espinosa, Annasofía Facello, and more.

What is the plot of The Heart Knows?

The official plot synopsis, per Netflix, reads:

"The Heart Knows tells a story of a love that transcends death. Juan Manuel, a cold-hearted businessman, receives the heart of Pedro, a humble man. While investigating the origin of his donor, he meets Valeria, the widow, and falls in love with her. Concealing his identity, he fights to save Pedro's neighborhood without revealing that Pedro's heart beats in his chest."

The movie is about Juan and Valeria's love story, but it's also about Juan learning to open up his heart to more people. It's about him shedding his entitlement and learning how to be a member of a close-knit society that values companionship over greed. So, underneath its delicate romance is a man learning from his mistakes.

Who is in the cast of The Heart Knows?

A still from Corazón delator on Netflix (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

The Heart Knows stars Benjamín Vicuña and Julieta Díaz as the central couple who fall for each other. Vicuña has been in the acting profession for almost three decades. His most notable projects include television shows like Un Diablo con Ángel, Demente, Pecadores, and Farsantes. Díaz is widely known for her performances in Refugiado (2014), Lion's Heart (2013), and Juan y Eva (2011).

Here's the list of cast and characters for Corazón delator on Netflix: