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Lee Chang-dong's film "Possible Love" emerged victorious with the esteemed Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. This is the second time a Korean movie has claimed the award at the world's oldest film festival, following director Kim Ki-duk's Golden Lion win with "Pieta" in 2012. Lee's persistence in reaching this milestone is complete, as he previously won the Silver Lion for Best Director 24 years ago with "Oasis" (2002).

"Possible Love," Lee's first film since "Burning" in 2018, was an early favorite for the prestigious prize. The movie was widely regarded as a top contender, even outshining high-profile entries such as Werner Herzog's "Bucking Fastard," Lance Oppenheim's "Primetime," and Danny Boyle's opening film "Ink." "Possible Love" tells the story of an unexpected connection between two couples, brought together through a documentary project.

Sul Kyung-gu portrays Ho-seok, a laid-off factory worker, while Jeon Do-yeon plays his wife, Mi-ok, both grappling with the aftermath of a violent police crackdown on labor protests.