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The Classic

2003Movie2 h 13 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Chance is a gift for those who try.

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.

Feels like

  • Korean Romance
  • Nostalgic Melodrama
  • Intergenerational Love Story
  • Classic Cinema
  • Emotional and Heartfelt
  • Visually Beautiful
  • Family Relationships
  • Bittersweet Memories
  • First Love

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Kwak Jae-yong
Written by
Kwak Jae-yong
Produced by
Lee Jae-soon, Park Joon-suk, Han Ho-Hwan
Music by
Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun

Everyone

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Facts

January 30, 2003 · 2 h 13 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 30, 2003
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Arc Words, Arranged Marriage +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Arc Words
  • Arranged Marriage
  • The '60s
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Proscenium Reveal
  • Karma Houdini
  • Love Letter Lunacy
  • Playing Cyrano
  • Last Request
  • Posthumous Character

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Classic?"

Questions about The Classic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Classic?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Classic worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Classic okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Classic good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Classic plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Classic in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does The Classic use?

Abusive ParentsArc WordsArranged MarriageThe '60sI Want My Beloved to Be HappyWhat Happened to the Mouse?Proscenium RevealKarma HoudiniLove Letter LunacyPlaying CyranoLast RequestPosthumous Characterand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Arc Words, and Arranged Marriage.