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DreamWorks originally purchased the remake rights in 2002 for $750,000. After several years in development, Gold Circle Films eventually produced it, filming in New York City's Central Park and Upper East Side. Critical Reception

The 2008 version of is an American romantic comedy remake of the iconic 2001 South Korean film of the same name. Directed by Yann Samuell , the film transposes the story to New York City, starring Elisha Cuthbert as the enigmatic Jordan Roark and Jesse Bradford as the straight-laced business student Charlie Bellow. Plot Overview

Yann Samuell, known for the French film Jeux d'enfants ( Love Me If You Dare ). Starring: Elisha Cuthbert as Jordan Roark. Jesse Bradford as Charlie Bellow.

While the original 2001 film is a cornerstone of the "Korean Wave," the 2008 remake faced a more difficult path, ultimately being released in the United States. My Sassy Girl (2008) - IMDb

The story follows Charlie Bellow, a cautious Midwestern guy whose life is precisely planned out until a chance encounter on a subway platform. He saves a heavily intoxicated Jordan from falling onto the tracks, beginning a chaotic relationship where she "woos, grooms, and ultimately dumps" him.