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Celine Song’s film “Past Lives” explores the concept of inyeon, a Korean philosophy referring to the ties between people over the course of their lives. The movie has been nominated for the 2024 Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, portraying the lives of two individuals intertwined between the past and the present. Unlike other films depicting Korean immigrants to the Americas, “Past Lives” shows a middle-class family in South Korea relocating to Canada to pursue their ambitions rather than for survival. The film also delves into the limits of online connections and the acceptance of the end of certain fates, offering a touching and thought-provoking narrative.
Summery :
– The movie ‘Past Lives” has been nominated for 2024 Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay
– The movie portrays the intertwined lives of two people in the present and past connected by inyeon, or destiny
– Unlike other films about Korean immigrants in the U.S., ‘Past Lives’ depicts a story of a middle-class family in South Korea who moves to Canada in pursuit of ambitious goals
– The digital age and social media have made inter-continental communication and connections possible for immigrants
– Despite their efforts to stay connected online to maintain their relationship, the two main characters ultimately accept the end of their destiny and part wayslossen.
