Essay Love
Seen it?2021 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Hee-cheol runs a YouTube radio channel. One day, a single letter arrived, and it tells the warm and beautiful love story of two young men and women, As he read the story every week, curiosity and incomprehensible meaningful words about the main character in the letter gradually penetrate Hee-cheol's heart, and finally Hee-cheol remembers his memories of the past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Doo-pyo
- Kim Hee-cheol
- Lee BomRi-ah
- Yoo Ho-jaeGi-jeong
- Kim Chang-hunSoon-hyeon
- Moon Ju-haJi-yoon
- Kang Ae-shimMi-jeong