Il Mare

In this South Korean romantic drama, two characters, played by Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, communicate through letters despite living two years apart in time. The story unfolds around a mysterious mailbox at a lakeside house, which serves as their only connection. Directed by Hyun-seung Lee, the film explores themes of love and destiny with a unique narrative structure. While it did not receive major awards, it has gained a cult following for its heartfelt storytelling and was later remade into the Hollywood film “The Lake House.” For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.