Director Lee Chang-dong returned to the Venice Film Festival with his new romantic drama, 'Possible Love,' which earned a six-minute standing ovation.
Key facts
- •The film received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
- •"Possible Love" is Lee Chang-dong's first feature film in eight years.
- •The cast includes Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong.
- •The movie will open in U.S. theaters on Oct. 23 and stream globally on Nov. 6.
- •Lee previously won the Silver Lion at Venice for "Oasis" in 2002.
South Korean director Lee Chang-dong made his return to the Venice Film Festival after 24 years with his latest film, "Possible Love." The romantic drama, which follows the lives of two married couples after a funeral, was met with a six-minute standing ovation at the Sala Grande theater.
By the numbers
Cast and Production Details
The film features a cast including Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong. Co-written by Oh Jung-mi, the project marks Lee’s first feature film since the 2018 thriller "Burning."
Release and Festival Schedule
Netflix is handling the release of "Possible Love," which is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical debut on Oct. 23, followed by a global streaming release on Nov. 6. Before its wide release, the film will be screened at the Toronto and New York film festivals.
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