# Il Mare (2000)

> Two lonely people discover that a seaside mailbox can carry letters across time, drawing them into an impossible and tender romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7279

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Lee Hyun-seung
- Cast: Gianna Jun, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Mu-saeng, Cho Seung-yeon, Min Yun-jae, Kim Ji-mu, Choe Yun-yeong, Hong So-yeong
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282599/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

Two souls separated by time find connection through letters in a magical mailbox.

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