The Classic

A university student named Ji-hae finds herself caught in a complicated romantic situation while helping a friend communicate her feelings to a boy through emails. As she navigates these modern tensions, Ji-hae discovers old letters and a diary belonging to her mother. These documents reveal a past romance from the 1960s involving a man named Joon-ha, reflecting a story of love and social barriers that closely mirrors Ji-hae's own experiences.

The film was written and directed by Kwak Jae-yong, following his 2001 project My Sassy Girl. The cast features Son Ye-jin, who portrays both Ji-hye and Joo-hee, alongside Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung, and Lee Ki-woo. Produced by Egg Film and Cinema Service in Korea, this drama and romance runs for 133 minutes.

Audience reception has been positive, as indicated by a rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB based on 194 votes.