Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has selected “Possible Love,” directed by Lee Chang-dong, as South Korea’s official entry for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. “Possible Love” marks Lee’s first feature in eight years, following “Burning,” “Poetry” and “Secret Sunshine.” The film centers on two married couples whose lives intersect after […]
Lee Chang-dong's film "Possible Love" has been selected as South Korea's entry for the 2027 Academy Awards in the international feature film category. The Korean Film Council chose the film based on its overall quality, citing its cinematic completeness, clear directorial message, and excellent mise-en-scene.
The film, which marks Lee's first feature in eight years, follows "Burning" and centers on the intertwined lives of two married couples. It features a star-studded cast, including Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong.
According to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, Netflix plans to campaign for "Possible Love" in the best picture category and will release it in Korea, the US, and other select territories following its world premiere at Venice.
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