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Past Lives (2023)

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

Past Lives
Past Lives
PG-13
Drama
Romance

Release Date
August 31, 2023
Director
Celine Song
Cast
Greta Lee , Teo Yoo , John Magaro , Moon Seung-ah
Runtime
1hr 46min
Main Genre
Drama
Studio
2AM, A24, CJ ENM Co.
Writers
Celine Song

Summary

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

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