# My Sassy Girl (2001)

> A hapless young man becomes emotionally tethered to an outrageously demanding stranger in a boisterous Korean romance about devotion, embarrassment, and unexpected tenderness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6196

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Kwak Jae-yong
- Cast: Gianna Jun, Cha Tae-hyun, Kim In-mun, Song Ok-suk, Han Jin-hee, Hyun Sook-hee, Kim Il-woo, Seo Dong-won
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, exuberant, date night, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A chance encounter leads to a tumultuous relationship filled with unexpected challenges and heartfelt moments.

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