The dual protagonist spanning two timelines. As Ji-hye in the present, she discovers her mother's past through letters and falls for Sang-min, mirroring a past romance. As Joo-hee in the 1968 flashbacks, she defies parental arrangements to love Joon-ha, marries Tae-soo out of guilt, endures lifelong heartbreak, and leaves a legacy that ultimately reunites with Joon-ha's son.
Generational connection formed through the marriage of their children.
Father and daughter separated by war and deception, reunited through fate.
Supportive friendship navigating shared campus life.
Marriage of duty and kindness that provides stability but lacks romantic passion.
Deep first love bound by a shared memory and a precious necklace.
Mother and daughter connected through letters and shared romantic fate.
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