The Classic
2003, Korean. Directed by Kwak Jae-yong.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Kwak Jae-yongDirector
- Son Ye-jinJi-hye / Joo-hee
- Cho Seung-wooJoon-ha
- Zo In-sungSang-min
- Lee Ki-wooTae-soo
- Seo Young-heeNa-hee
- Lee Joo-eunSoo-kyeong
- Kim Byeong-okHomeroom Teacher
- Lee Seung-cheolTae-soo's Father
- Hyun Sook-heeTae-soo's Mother
- Lee Mi-sookJoo-hee's Mother
- Choi Dae-woongElderly Man
- Kim Jung-taeFriend at the Countryside
Details
- Released
- 30 January 2003
- Original title
- 클래식
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kwak Jae-yong
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The Classic: quick answers
Is The Classic worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Classic?
The Classic runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Classic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Classic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Classic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Classic yet.
Which OTT platform is The Classic on?
The Classic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 January 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Classic?
If you liked The Classic, try Unforgettable, Love at First Sight, Man in Love.
Who directed The Classic?
The Classic (2003) was directed by Kwak Jae-yong and stars Son Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung.