Il Mare (2000)

In the final twilight of 1999, Eun-joo, a young and introspective woman, vacates her charming seashore abode known as "Il Mare." She leaves behind a solitary Christmas card nestled in the mailbox, a sentimental note intended for the forthcoming occupant, requesting the forwarding of her future mail to her new urban dwelling. As the calendar rewinds to 1997, Sung-hyun, the original owner of "Il Mare" and a weary architect, steps into the very same house. He stumbles upon the cryptic Christmas card from Eun-joo, which he initially dismisses as a mischievous prank. He pens a playful retort highlighting the time discrepancy and leaves it in the mailbox. Thus begins an intriguing narrative of a love story that transcends the constraints of time. As the duo continues to exchange letters, they slowly unravel the enigma of their unique mailbox that bridges a two-year chasm. They foster a deepening friendship, communicating through heartfelt letters that traverse the boundaries of time. "Il Mare" entices viewers into a world where time becomes fluid, love defies logic, and a seemingly innocuous mailbox transforms into a gateway of shared emotions and intertwined destinies. This is a tale of timeless romance, a dance of words shared across years, and a testament to the enduring power of connection amidst the ticking clock of time.

Il Mare is a drama movie featuring Jun Ji-hyun and directed by Lee Hyun-seung.

Il Mare is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on AsianCrush, Cineverse, Freevee, Pluto TV, Rakuten Viki and VUDU Free and it's also available on Kocowa and Rakuten Viki.

It is also possible to buy Il Mare on Amazon Video.