Acclaimed Korean helmer Lee Chang-dong is returning to features with “Possible Love” (working title), a relationship drama that will bow on Netflix. The project marks his first feature since 2018’s “Burning,” though he did direct the short film “Heartbeat” in 2022.
The story centers on two couples whose vastly different lifestyles create unexpected intersections, leading to disruptions in their seemingly stable routines.
The project brings together a roster of familiar faces from the director’s previous work. At the center of the cast is Jeon Do-yeon, who previously collaborated with Lee on “Secret Sunshine,” a performance that earned her the best actress prize at Cannes in 2007. She’ll portray Mi-ok, with Sul Kyung-gu cast as her spouse Ho-seok. The pairing represents the duo’s fourth collaboration, having previously appeared together in “I Wish I Had a Wife,” “Birthday” and “Kill Boksoon.”
Sul Kyung-gu also has history with Lee, having worked with the filmmaker on both “Peppermint Candy” and “Oasis.” Rounding out the central quartet are Zo In-sung as Sang-woo and Cho Yeo-jeong as Ye-ji.
Behind the camera, Lee has partnered again with screenwriter Oh Jung-mi, who co-wrote his international breakthrough “Burning.” Pine House Film returns as producer after backing that 2018 feature.
The filmmaker has built his reputation on psychologically complex narratives that examine Korean social dynamics through intimate character studies. His track record includes notable festival recognition: Venice honored “Oasis” with the best director’s prize in 2002, while Cannes has repeatedly celebrated his work, awarding “Secret Sunshine” for Jeon’s performance, “Poetry” for its screenplay, and “Burning” with the Fipresci’ prize when it competed for the Palme d’Or.
Production companies include Pinehouse Film Co., Ltd., Anonymous Content, LLC and Nowfilm Co., Ltd.
Sul Kyung-gu’s recent work spans “A Normal Family,” “Idol” and “The Merciless,” while Jeon Do-yeon has starred in action thriller “Kill Boksoon” and “Revolver.” Zo In-sung appeared in the superhero series “Moving” and “Escape from Mogadishu,” with Cho Yeo-jeong known for her roles in Oscar winner “Parasite” and “Hidden Face.”