Lee Chang-dong's new film 'Possible Love' has confirmed its theatrical release date and Netflix debut.
The Netflix film 'Possible Love' will first hit South Korean theaters on September 23, followed by a global release on Netflix on November 6.
'Possible Love' tells the story of two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary filmmaker and her husband—who confront their different lives and hidden desires while working on a documentary.
The film has already garnered attention, having been officially invited to compete at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and to be featured in the Special Presentations section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
This trend of Netflix films first being shown in theaters continues, with previous examples including 'Frankenstein,' 'Maestro Bernstein,' and 'The Irishman.' 'Possible Love' is expected to attract film fans eager to see Lee Chang-dong's latest work on the big screen first.
The announcement poster released alongside the premiere dates features a scene of Mi-ok and Ye-ji standing under a tree swaying in the wind against a dawn sky. The moment where Ye-ji, who is filming a documentary about the laid-off worker, and Mi-ok, the worker's wife, gaze at each other hints at the tension and evolving relationships within the film.
'Possible Love' marks Lee Chang-dong's first new work in eight years, featuring performances by Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong.
'Possible Love' will be released in theaters on September 23, followed by its Netflix premiere on November 6.
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