The Classic
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Classic
The Classic is a 2003 Korean-language drama and romance film directed by Kwak Jae-yong. The cast is led by Son Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings.
The Classic was produced by Egg Film and Cinema Service and made in South Korea. It was released on January 30, 2003.
- Director
- Kwak Jae-yong
- Writers
- Kwak Jae-yong
- Release date
- January 30, 2003
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Egg Film, Cinema Service
The Classic cast & crew
The Classic was directed by Kwak Jae-yong and written by Kwak Jae-yong.
The cast features Son Ye-jin as Ji-hye / Joo-hee, Cho Seung-woo as Joon-ha, Zo In-sung as Sang-min, Lee Ki-woo as Tae-soo, Seo Young-hee as Na-hee, and Lee Joo-Eun as Soo-kyeong.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Choi Seung-hyun, cinematography is by Lee Jun-gyu, and it was produced by Han Ho-Hwan and Park Joon-suk.
Is The Classic worth watching?
The Classic holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 181 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Classic is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Classic
Son Ye-jin
Ji-hye / Joo-hee
Cho Seung-woo
Joon-ha
Zo In-sung
Sang-min
Lee Ki-woo
Tae-soo
Seo Young-hee
Na-hee
Lee Joo-Eun
Soo-kyeong
Kim Byeong-ok
Homeroom Teacher
Lee Seung-cheol
Tae-soo's Father
Hyun Sook-hee
Tae-soo's Mother
Lee Mi-sook
Joo-hee's Mother
Choi Dae-woong
Elderly Man
Kim Jung-tae
Friend at the Countryside
The Classic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Classic in United States?
The Classic is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Classic in?
The Classic is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Classic?
The Classic runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is The Classic rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 181 ratings.
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