The Classic (2003)

Chance is a gift for those who try.

The Classic (2003) poster

Ji-hae's friend is having problems expressing her feelings to the boy she loves, so she asks Ji-hae to write e-mails to him in her name. As the boy falls in love with her letters, Ji-hae discovers the story of her mother's romance which is remarkably similar to her own circumstances.

Director: Kwak Jae-yong
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 133 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun
Cinematography: Lee Jun-gyu
Editing: Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Production: Egg Film, Cinema Service
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing

Keywords

love at first sight, love letter, love, impossible love, bittersweet

Trailer

The Classic Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Classic about?
Ji-hae's friend is having problems expressing her feelings to the boy she loves, so she asks Ji-hae to write e-mails to him in her name. As the boy falls in love with her letters, Ji-hae discovers the story of her mother's romance which is remarkably similar to her own circumstances.
Who directed The Classic?
The Classic was directed by Kwak Jae-yong.
Who stars in The Classic?
The Classic stars Son Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung, Lee Ki-woo, Seo Young-hee, Lee Joo-Eun.
How long is The Classic?
The Classic has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
What genre is The Classic?
The Classic is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Classic produced?
The Classic was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Classic?
The themes of The Classic include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing.