Possible Love
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| Hangul | 가능한 사랑 |
| RR | Ganeunghan sarang |
| MR | Kanŭnghan sarang |
| Directed by | Lee Chang-dong |
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| Cinematography | Kim Ji-yong |
| Music by | Jung Jae-il |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 164 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Korean |
Possible Love (Korean: 가능한 사랑) is an upcoming drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong, co-written with Oh Jung-mi. Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, it follows the intertwined lives of two married couples leading completely opposite lives.
The film will have its world premiere at the main competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 6, 2026, where it will compete for the Golden Lion.[2] It is scheduled to be theatrically released in South Korea on September 23, and in the United States on October 23, followed by a worldwide release by Netflix on November 6.
It was also selected as the South Korean entry for the Best International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards.[3]
Premise
A story of two married couples — a laid-off worker and his spouse, and a documentary filmmaker and her spouse — crossing paths to film a documentary and facing their different lives and hidden desires.[2]
Cast
- Jeon Do-yeon as Mi-ok
- Sul Kyung-gu as Ho-seok
- Zo In-sung as Sang-woo
- Cho Yeo-jeong as Ye-ji
Production
A co-production by South Korea and United States, it's produced by Pinehouse Film, Anonymous Content and NOWFILM.[4]
Jung Jae-il was hired to compose the score.[5]
Release
Netflix confirmed Possible Love is scheduled to be released first in South Korean cinemas on September 23, followed by select US theaters on October 23, and a platform release on November 6.[6] It will also screen at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival,[7] and in the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[8]
It was also selected as the South Korean entry for the Best International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards.[3] Marking his fourth film selected, following Oasis (2002), Secret Sunshine (2007), and Burning (2018).
Reception
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Venice Film Festival | September 12, 2026 | Golden Lion | Possible Love | Pending | [9] |
| Toronto International Film Festival | September 13, 2026 | TIFF Ebert Director Award | Lee Chang-dong | Honored | [10] |
See also
References
- ↑ "가능한 사랑 (청소년관람불가)". Korea Media Rating Board. June 16, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Biennale Cinema 2026 | Ga-neung-han sa-rang (Possible love)". La Biennale di Venezia. June 29, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Naman Ramachandran (August 25, 2026). "Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' for International Feature Race". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (August 4, 2025). "Lee Chang-dong Sets Return With Netflix's 'Possible Love,' First Feature Since 'Burning'". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Film Music (August 11, 2026). "Jung Jaeil Scoring Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Sets November 6 Netflix Release Ahead of Venice and Toronto Premieres". Netflix. July 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 20, 2026). "Toronto Film Festival Unveils First 2026 Lineups". Deadline. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (August 5, 2026). "New York Film Festival 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Chris Rock's 'Misty Green,' Andrew Haigh's 'A Long Winter' and More". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (July 23, 2026). "Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, Alicia Vikander and Oasis Lead All-Star Venice Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (July 29, 2026). "Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert, Lee Chang-dong Among First TIFF Tribute Awards Honorees". Variety. Retrieved August 15, 2026.