---
title: "Il Mare"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/il-mare-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12650
imdb_id: "tt0282599"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 206
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Il Mare (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/il-mare-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Il Mare is a 2000 South Korean romantic fantasy film directed by Lee Hyun-seung and starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun. The film follows a man and a woman who realize they are separated by two years of time when they exchange letters through a mailbox at a seaside house called Il Mare.

The film explores a time-transcending relationship as a voice actor moving in 1999 and an architecture student receiving the communication in 1997 establish a friendship across a two-year gap. It falls under the drama, romance, and fantasy genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man and a woman connect across two years of time through letters left in a mailbox."

### Why Watch
- It features a unique premise involving time separation and letter exchanges.
- It stars Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun under the direction of Lee Hyun-seung.
- It is a 2000 South Korean romantic fantasy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking fast-paced modern action might find the romantic fantasy drama slow.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and romantic, presented as a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #time-transcending-love, #seaside-setting, #epistolary-romance, #romantic-fantasy, #south-korean-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Kocowa | Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Kocowa | Tubi TV, Plex, Rakuten Viki | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Hyun-seung
- **Networks / Studios**: Blue Cinema, Dream Venture Capital, UniKorea Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gianna Jun** as *Kim Eun-ju*
- **Lee Jung-jae** as *Han Sung-hyun*
- **Kim Mu-saeng** as *Professor Han*
- **Cho Seung-yeon** as *Jae-hyeok*
- **Min Yun-jae** as *Jeong-suk*
- **Kim Ji-mu** as *Ji-hun*
- **Choe Yun-yeong** as *Hye-won*
- **Hong So-yeong** as *Voice Actor*
- **Nam Jung-hee** as *Eun-ju's Mother*
- **Lee In-chul** as *Real estate*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Il Mare?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Il Mare worth watching?
It is a 2000 South Korean romantic fantasy film starring Lee Jung-jae and Jun Ji-hyun.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Il Mare?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Il Mare?
Il Mare is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Il Mare — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12650)
- [Il Mare - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_Mare)
- [Il Mare (2000) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282599/)
- [Il Mare (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12650/cast)

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