Il Mare movie poster

Il Mare

"Love that resides in one place at two different times."

September 9, 2000 1h 36m 7.4/10 (184 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Il Mare is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Lee Hyun-seung.

Starring Gianna Jun, Lee Jung-jae, and Kim Mu-saeng

Synopsis

In the year 1999, a young woman leaves her quaint seaside house and returns to the city, leaving in the mailbox a card for the next owner, with instructions to forward any mail of hers to the new address. In the year 1997, a jaded young architect moves into the same house and finds the letter. His reply, which he slips into the mailbox, finds its way to her, beginning a parallel-time love story separated by a span of two years.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 9, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (184 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Budget
$25,000,000

Production Companies

  • Blue Cinema
  • Dream Venture Capital
  • UniKorea Pictures
  • Sidus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Il Mare about?

In the year 1999, a young woman leaves her quaint seaside house and returns to the city, leaving in the mailbox a card for the next owner, with instructions to forward any mail of hers to the new a...

Who directed Il Mare?

Il Mare was directed by Lee Hyun-seung.

How long is Il Mare?

Il Mare has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Il Mare released?

Il Mare was released on September 9, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Il Mare?

The main cast of Il Mare includes Gianna Jun, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Mu-saeng, Cho Seung-yeon, Min Yun-jae.

Is Il Mare worth watching?

Il Mare has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.