Genre: romance, drama
The story of the movie revolves around Na Young and Hae Sung. They are twelve-year-old classmates. They had developed an attraction for one another. Their parents set up a date for them. They love each other deeply but have never confessed. Unfortunately, Na Young’s family emigrates to Toronto, and the two lose contact.
Twelve years later, Hae Sung has finished his military service. Nora has emigrated to New York City and she has changed her name to Nora Moon. One day, Nora discovers on Facebook that Hae Sung had commented on a post. He was looking for Na Young. He is unaware of her name change. They reconnect through video calls. Both are unable to visit each other, as Nora will attend a writer’s retreat and Hae Sung is moving to China for a language exchange.
Eventually, Nora tells Hae Sung they should stop talking for a while because she wants to focus on her writing and her life in New York. At her retreat, Nora meets Arthur Zaturansky, and they fall in love. Hae Sung also meets a woman, and they begin dating. Now both of them have partners in their lives but they are still unable to forget about each other.
Their fate plays an important role in their lives. Destiny brings them face-to-face again. Will this time they follow their hearts?
Actors Jung Woo, Bae Hyun Sung, Park Yu Rim, Oh Man Seok, and Lee Ki Woo are playing key roles in the movie, with various other actors in supporting roles.
Past Lives is directed by Celine Song. The movie is co-produced by David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler under CJ ENM, Killer Films, and 2AM production banners. The story of the movie is written by Celine Song.
The movie is released on October 13, 2023, on Prime Video.
