{
  "id": 19172818,
  "title": "Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong finds poetry in fight of the powerless individual",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/filmmaker-lee-chang-dong-finds-poetry-in-fight-of-the-powerless-19172818",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261110/filmmaker-lee-chang-dong-finds-poetry-in-fight-of-the-powerless-individual"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong's latest feature, \"Possible Love,\" offers a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by the powerless. The movie, directed by Lee after an eight-year absence from the big screen, premiered on Netflix worldwide on Friday. Hailing from the mind of this acclaimed director, \"Possible Love\" delves into the complex dynamics of love amidst labor, class disparities, and artistic ethics.\n\nThe narrative unfolds through the intertwined lives of Ho-seok, a laid-off worker played by Sol Kyung-gu, and his wife Mi-ok, portrayed by Jeon Do-yeon. Their encounters with affluent documentary filmmaker Ye-ji, played by Cho Yeo-jeong, and her husband Sang-woo, portrayed by Zo In-sung, set the stage for a multifaceted exploration of love's many forms.\n\nIssues of labor rights, social class, and the moral implications of artistic creation collide in this thought-provoking film. Through its portrayal of these intertwined relationships, \"Possible Love\" prompts audiences to reflect on the nature of love and the challenges faced by those who find themselves at a disadvantage in society.",
  "summary": "\"'Possible' and 'love' are both commonly used words, but when they came together, the combination felt unfamiliar. I wondered, 'What kind of love is possible?' I thought the title would pose a question to audiences and prompt them to reflect on the nature of love.\" The title \"Possible Love\" sparks curiosity before the film and leaves audiences with a peculiar sense of sadness afterward. It…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}