Lee Chang Dong's Possible Love Is a Delicate Drama of Love and Longing in Anxious Times
The filmmaker behind 'Burning' traces the interconnected stories of two couples across the class divide.
"Possible Love" by Lee Chang-dong, premiering at the Venice Film Festival, streaming on Netflix, is a delicate drama examining how to navigate life after losing one's livelihood. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and hitting theaters on October 23, 2021, "Possible Love" explores the complexities of human relationships, especially in a world of economic uncertainty.
The film opens with a funeral, where the family of Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), a former employee of SP, a large corporation, gathers. Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon) worries about her appearance, while Ho-seok grapples with despair. As the plot unfolds, Mi-ok encounters Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), a handsome stranger, leading to a friendship between Mi-ok and Sang-woo as well as a bond of sisterhood between Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong) and Mi-ok.
Possible Love delves into the intricacies of human desires and the moral dilemmas that arise in personal relationships. It highlights the struggle of maintaining basic needs amidst wealth disparities and emphasizes the importance of emotional support during challenging times.
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