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Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Lee Chang-dong returns with Netflix's 'Possible Love'
Cannes-winning auteur's latest film reunites Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu Acclaimed director Lee Chang-dong returns to marquee filmmaking with Netflix's "Possible Love," the streamer announced Tuesday. The project marks Lee's first feature since his acclaimed psychological thriller "Burning" (2018). The Netflix film reunites Lee with powerhouse actors from past critically celebrated works. Jeon Do-yeon, who won for best actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Lee's "Secret Sunshine" (2007), will star alongside Sul Kyung-gu, the leading actor from Lee's loved earlier films "Peppermint Candy" (1999) and "Oasis" (2002). Jeon and Sul previously appeared together in three other films: "I Wish I Had a Wife" (2001), "Birthday" (2019) and Netflix's "Kill Boksoon" (2023). Zo In-sung ("The King" "Escape from Mogadishu") and Cho Yeo-jeong ("Parasite") will portray another key couple in the film. "Possible Love" follows two married couples whose contrasting lifestyles intersect in unexpected ways. As their worlds collide, cracks emerge in their seemingly stable routines. Lee co-wrote the screenplay with Oh Jung-mi, who collaborated with him on "Burning." The film is being produced by Pinehouse Film ― also behind "Burning" ― in association with Anonymous Content and NowFilm Co. An international art house favorite known for deeply reflective narratives, Lee has directed six features over three decades and remains a fixture at major film festivals. "Oasis" claimed Venice's special director's prize in 2002. "Poetry" (2010) won Cannes' best screenplay award, while "Burning" competed for the Palme d'Or and clinched the international critics' prize in 2018. Lee began his career as a high school teacher before transitioning to become a novelist then screenwriter and eventually filmmaker with 1997's breakthrough "Green Fish." The director also served as South Korea's minister of culture and tourism from 2003 to 2004. Last year, Penguin Random House published Lee's first collection of short stories translated into English, "Snowy Day & Other Stories." "Possible Love" marks Lee's first collaboration with Netflix. The film has just begun principal photography and no release date has been scheduled yet, Netflix said. The director's most recent work was the 2022 short film "Heartbeat," commissioned by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about depression.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Director Lee Chang Dong RETURNS after 8-year hiatus; To direct 'Possible Love'
Legendary filmmaker Lee Chang Dong is officially returning from his 8-year-long hiatus for a big OTT project! The director, who last worked on 'Burning', a direct adaptation from the works of Haruki Murakami, is now making his return to the industry with the upcoming online drama release, 'Possible Love'. Here is what we know about the upcoming project so far. Lee Chang Dong to direct new K-drama series The iconic Korean director is making his return to the realm of filmmaking with a big OTT project. As per Variety reports, the project has been taken on by one of the biggest content streaming platforms in the world, making this an even bigger milestone for the director. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Car Insurance Rates Are Dropping - Find Out If You're Overpaying AutoSaveMax Get Quote Undo The plot of the upcoming project revolves around the lives of two people who are contrastingly different from one another. However, it is this difference that intertwines them along with their fate as well. Their routines change, and their lives become more and more affected by each other. The director to reunite with former team This new project is being backed by a lot of people who have previously worked alongside Lee Chang Dong in various aspects. The writers of the drama are Lee and Oh Jung-mi, who have worked with him on his last film, 'Burning'. Not only that, but the production studio is also the same one that worked on creating the Haruki Murakami film. Other than that, even the cast members will be familiar faces for the icon. Actress Jeon Do Yeon will be taking on the lead on one of the main characters, and has worked with Chang Dong on one of his most loved projects, 'Secret Sunshine'. Sul Kyung Gu will be playing the role of the other lead, i.e the spouse, and has also worked with him for his early projects such as 'Peppermint Candy' and 'Oasis'. The pair will also be featuring for the fourth time together on screen, creating a lot of buzz and excitement over their chemistry. The two have previously worked on projects such as 'I Wish I Had a Wife,' 'Birthday' and 'Kill Boksoon'.
