The Heart Knows is a 2025 Argentinian romantic drama directed by Marcos Carnevale, now available on Netflix. The film features Benjamín Vicuña as Juan Manuel, a wealthy businessman who, after receiving a heart transplant, begins to notice dramatic changes in his behavior. Curious about the source of these changes, he tracks down the life of his heart donor, Pedro, which leads him to El Progreso, a struggling neighborhood where Pedro lived.
There, Juan Manuel meets Valeria (played by Julieta Díaz), Pedro’s widow. Hiding his true identity, he becomes involved in efforts to restore the local medical center and gradually forms a romantic bond with her.
While the film’s concept holds emotional promise, critical reception has been mixed. Though the performances by the cast are generally seen as solid, reviewers have pointed out that the storyline feels unoriginal and lacks emotional depth. Many critics have described the plot as predictable and noted that the film misses opportunities to meaningfully explore the psychological implications of organ transplants or to fully commit to its romantic elements. The result, some say, is a sentimental drama that falls short of its potential.
