Celine Song's 'Past Lives' Opens in Italian Theaters on February 14
Celine Song's debut film 'Past Lives' arrives in Italian cinemas on February 14, distributed by Lucky Red. The film, produced by A24, follows Nora and Hae Sung, childhood friends separated when her family emigrates from South Korea. They reconnect 12 years later via computer screens, then meet again after another 12 years as adults. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Since its premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2023, it has garnered numerous accolades and appeared on top-ten lists in prestigious publications. Song describes the story as biographical, inspired by a moment when she sat between two men who loved her in different languages and cultures. Greta Lee stars as Nora, delivering a powerful performance. The film explores themes of love, time, and existence, deliberately avoiding a love-triangle narrative.
Key facts
- Past Lives is Celine Song's debut feature film.
- The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
- It premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2023.
- The story follows Nora and Hae Sung, childhood friends separated by emigration from South Korea.
- They reconnect after 12 years via computer, then meet again 12 years later as adults.
- The film is produced by A24 and distributed in Italy by Lucky Red.
- Greta Lee plays the protagonist Nora.
- The film opens in Italian theaters on February 14.
Entities
Artists
- Celine Song
- Greta Lee
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- A24
- Lucky Red
- Sundance Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- South Korea
- Canada
- Italy