Also known as: time-transcending love, The Sea (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Il Mare (Korean: 시월애; lit. 'time-transcending love') is a 2000 South Korean romantic fantasy film, starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun, and directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The title, Il Mare, means "The Sea" in Italian, and is the name of the seaside house which is the setting of the story. The two protagonists both live there two years apart in time, but are able to communicate through a mysterious mailbox.
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Il Mare (시월애) — verified Korean film. Released 2000-01-01. Directed by Lee Hyeon-seung. 2 verified cast.
Il Mare (Korean: 시월애; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was Il Mare released?
Il Mare was released in 2000-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in Il Mare?
Cast includes Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Jung-jae (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed Il Mare?
Il Mare was directed by Lee Hyeon-seung (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's runtime (min)?
Il Mare — Runtime (min): 96 (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's genre?
Il Mare — Genre: fantasy film, romance film (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's original language?
Il Mare — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's year?
Il Mare — Year: 2000 (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's country?
Il Mare — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's director?
Il Mare — Director: Lee Hyun-seung (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's cast?
Il Mare — Cast: Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's title?
Il Mare — Title: 시월애 (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Il Mare's released?
Il Mare — Released: 2000년 9월 9일 (verified via Wikidata Q485011 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; Wikipedia Il Mare 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC; TMDB 12650 2026-09-04 05:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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