2023 · 106 min · Romance, Drama
Past Lives is Celine Song's stunning debut feature about two childhood friends in South Korea — Na Young and Hae Sung — who reconnect decades later in New York City, each wondering about the life they might have had. Starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
Past Lives streams on Paramount+. It's available with any Paramount+ subscription from $7.99/month.
Past Lives is not on Netflix. It streams on Paramount+ in the US.
Past Lives is inspired by elements of writer-director Celine Song's own life, though it is not strictly autobiographical.
Past Lives is primarily in Korean and English. The film switches between languages depending on the characters' context.
Past Lives did not win at the Oscars, but it was nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and won numerous critics' awards as one of the best films of 2023.