Lee Chang-dong explores power of human connection in 'Possible Love'
Master director Lee Chang-dong says his new feature film "Possible Love" explores how human affection and personal bonds can sustain people through economic hardship and societal pressure. "The movie is literally a story about love," Lee said during a press conference in Seoul, Tuesday. "It goes beyond romantic love to explore the love people experience throughout their lives, asking what kind of…
Director Lee Chang-dong's new film Possible Love delves into the strength of human connection and love in the face of economic struggles and social pressures. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Lee explained that the movie transcends romantic love to examine the myriad forms of love people experience throughout their lives. He questioned what types of love are possible for individuals and how to safeguard such connections.
The narrative revolves around a laid-off worker named Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), whose wife Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon) works at a mask factory. Both grapple with severe trauma following Ho-seok's job loss during a violent strike crackdown. Their personal hardships take an unexpected turn when they encounter documentary filmmaker Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jung) and her husband Sang-woo (Zo In-sung).
Upon being invited to the wealthy couple's beachfront villa for a summer vacation, the struggling couple's suppressed desires and underlying class tensions begin to emerge.
The film's development encountered significant funding challenges.
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