Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Explores Class Divides

Lee Chang-dong's latest film, "Possible Love," is now reaching audiences in select theaters, offering a poignant exploration of class divides. The movie centers on two families from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, whose lives become intertwined as they begin to covet each other's circumstances.

The narrative follows Mi-ok and her unemployed husband, whose quiet life is disrupted by a funeral that introduces them to Ye-ji, a documentary filmmaker, and her affluent husband. As Mi-ok agrees to be filmed, she develops a complex relationship with Ye-ji and an uneasy fascination with her husband, leading to fracturing in their own lives.

"Possible Love" received rave reviews at its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, with critics hailing it as a subtle yet devastating masterpiece. The film contrasts with Lee's more explosive works, building tension through simmering domestic drama rather than overt violence.

Netflix will bring "Possible Love" to theaters starting Friday, October 23, with its streaming debut scheduled for November 6.