Director Lee Chang-dong: Netflix Promised Theatrical Release for 'Possible Love'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Director Lee Chang-dong stated that Netflix promised a theatrical release before the film's launch.
- The film 'Possible Love' tells the story of two couples who meet to produce a documentary, confronting different lives and hidden desires.
- The movie stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong.
Director Lee Chang-dong has stated that Netflix committed to a theatrical release for his upcoming film, 'Possible Love,' prior to its official launch on the streaming platform. This assurance was reportedly given by the streaming giant regarding the film's distribution.
'Possible Love' centers on the intertwined lives of two couples: a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband. Their paths cross as they embark on creating a documentary together, a process that leads them to confront their differing life circumstances and deeply held, often hidden, desires.
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including acclaimed actors Jeon Do-yeon and Sol Kyung-gu as one couple, and Jo In-sung and Jo Yeo-jeong as the other. Their performances are expected to bring depth and complexity to the narrative exploring human relationships and aspirations.
The production presentation for 'Possible Love' was held on August 25th at the Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event provided a platform for the cast and crew to discuss the film's themes and production, highlighting the anticipation surrounding its release.
Netflix promised a theatrical release before launching.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.