# The Classic (2003)

> A shy young woman’s borrowed love letters unlock a bittersweet connection between her own romance and her mother’s lost past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27201

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Kwak Jae-yong
- Cast: Son Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung, Lee Ki-woo, Seo Young-hee, Lee Joo-eun, Kim Byeong-ok, Lee Seung-cheol
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348568/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, nostalgic, sincere, romantic evening, rainy day

## Synopsis

A bittersweet tale of love letters and hidden emotions unfolds across generations.

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