The Classic
클래식
“Chance is a gift for those who try.”
Synopsis
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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The Classic / 클래식 (2003) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-12
Top Cast
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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
Lee Seo
Grenade Thrower
Park So-eun
Young Ji-hye
Geum Dong-hyeon
Last Leaf Performer
Im Ye-jin
Canteen Operator
Jeon Jeong-ro
Friend at the Countryside
Han Geun-wook
Joo-hee's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kwak Jae-yong
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwak Jae-yong, Hwang Sun-won
- Original Score
- Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun
- Original Title
- 클래식
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Egg Film, Cinema Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kwak Jae-yong
Kwak Jae-yong, Hwang Sun-won
Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun
Lee Jun-gyu
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Han Ho-Hwan, Park Joon-suk, Ji Young-jun, Lee Jae-soon
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Kwak Jae-yong
Director
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Kwak Jae-yong
Writer
Han Ho-Hwan
Producer
Lee Jun-gyu
Director of Photography
Park Joon-suk
Producer
Cho Young-wuk
Original Music Composer
Choi Seung-hyun
Original Music Composer
Lee Jae-soon
Producer
Yang Min-hye
Costume Design
Song Yun-hoe
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Classic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Classic about?
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.
Who directed The Classic?
The Classic was directed by Kwak Jae-yong.
Who stars in The Classic?
The principal cast of The Classic includes Son Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Zo In-sung, Lee Ki-woo, Seo Young-hee.
When was The Classic released and how long is it?
The Classic was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Classic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Classic was composed by Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun.