Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Draws Attention as to Whether It Will Win at Venice Closing Awards
Amid expectations that Possible Love will win an award at the Venice Film Festival, attention is focused on the achievements of Lee Chang-dong and Jeon Do-yeon. Check the results for the Golden Lion and Best Actress awards, and see the release and unveiling schedule as well.
As the 83rd Venice International Film Festival comes to a close locally on the 12th, attention is focused on the award results for director Lee Changdong's Competition entry, 'Possible Love.' At the awards ceremony, winners in major categories including the Golden Lion and Best Actress will be announced.
'Possible Love' has consistently been mentioned as a contender for the Golden Lion and Jun Doyeon's Volpi Cup for Best Actress since its world premiere screening. Director Lee Changdong previously won the Silver Lion for Best Director for 'Oasis' in 2002, so attention is on what results this new film, his first in 24 years, will achieve.
The film tells the story of two married couples who have lived different lives as they meet and confront hidden desires and changes in their relationships. It stars Jun Doyeon, Sol Kyunggu, Jo Yeojeong, and Jo Insung, and has been invited to various overseas film festivals starting with Venice. In Korea, it is set to be released in select theaters on the 23rd and then made available on Netflix on November 6.