A Love That Venice Fell For First.. The Master's Question, Quiet Yet Intense [Comprehensive]

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The film 'A Possible Love,' which first captured hearts at Venice, has now been unveiled in Korea for the first time. Neither sensational nor flashy, director Lee Chang-dong's quiet yet intense questions leave a lingering impression on audiences. The actors' outstanding performances fill all 164 minutes and evoke admiration.

On the 21st, a press screening of the Netflix film 'A Possible Love' (directed by Lee Chang-dong) was held at CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall in Seoul Yongsan-gu. Following the screening, a press conference was attended by Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, Jo Yeo-jeong, and director Lee Chang-dong. Jeon Do-yeon, currently performing in New York, joined via live video call.

'A Possible Love' tells the story of two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary filmmaker and her husband—who meet to produce a documentary and confront each other's different lives and hidden desires. As director Lee Chang-dong's first new work in eight years, featuring a gathering of top-tier actors including Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong, the film has drawn global attention from movie fans worldwide.

When asked about his award acceptance remarks, director Lee Chang-dong said, "I'm not sure how honest I should be in such a formal setting. (Winning the award) makes me happy and honored. Truly." He added, "As I mentioned at Venice, the award is just the result. What mattered far more was that this film's first public appearance was at the Venice Film Festival, where it met audiences for the first time. How audiences would receive the film was what truly concerned me."

Director Lee Chang-dong continued, "Fortunately, even though this film is neither easy nor sensational, I could sense from the audience's expressions and attitudes that they felt the questions posed in the film and understood what it sought to convey. It was truly a relief and brought me great joy."

First unveiled through the Venice International Film Festival, 'A Possible Love' also sparked discussion after footage emerged of actors Seol Kyeong-gu and Jo In-sung shedding tears during its world premiere screening in Venice.

Seol Kyeong-gu said, "I watched this film for the second time at Venice. I first saw it at a technical preview in Korea, then again at Venice, where I watched it with full concentration." He added, "Seeing my wife Mi-ok grasp even a sliver of hope made me wonder if there is hope for us too. As we gazed at the moon and felt our hearts move, seeing the audience applaud brought back memories of filming in Gohyeong like a panorama. At that moment, tears welled up." He further shared, "I received many messages while in Korea; I was embarrassed and scolded myself. Fortunately, Jo In-sung cried with me, which was comforting."

In response, Jo In-sung added, "I cried because my brother cried."

In 'A Possible Love,' Jeon Do-yeon delivers a performance only she could offer. Meeting director Lee Chang-dong for the second time, she leads the film with even deeper acting. Joining via video call from New York that day, Jeon Do-yeon stated, "From Mi-ok's perspective, money and social class can shatter one's values and strip away a person's worth. Mi-ok is a character who strives to protect her own value against such forces." She continued, "Isn't that right? I believe it's an issue of values. Mi-ok is someone who refuses to be influenced by class or money and instead protects her family and her own sense of self-worth."

Regarding the intense beach scene with full nudity, Jeon Do-yeon explained, "I learned from director Lee Chang-dong that this scene depicts Mi-ok resisting with her entire body as capital and circumstances threaten to take away Ho-seok's family and identity. It is a powerful scene showing Mi-ok's free will and the choices she makes."

Meanwhile, 'A Possible Love' will be released in theaters on September 23 and made available via Netflix on November 6.

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