The director of Burning and Secret Sunshine sets two couples on a collision course: a laid-off factory worker and his wife, played by Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, become subjects for a wealthy documentary filmmaker. Film at Lincoln Center praises its shifting allegiances and questions about nonfiction ethics. If you plan to see one serious international film this fall, make it this before its October opening.
What to expect
A 164-minute morning screening in Korean with English subtitles at the Walter Reade Theater. It is a long, layered drama, so settle in with coffee and expect the audience to linger in conversation afterward.
Good to know
- The 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center lets you out a block from the festival theaters.
- Buy ahead if you can; festival encores of prize winners fill up.
- The runtime is close to three hours; eat before you go.
- The film is in Korean with English subtitles.
- Netflix is the distributor, and Film at Lincoln Center opens it theatrically later in October.
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Common questions
Did Possible Love win an award?
Yes. Film at Lincoln Center notes it won the Silver Lion at the 2026 Venice Film Festival and is South Korea's entry for the Oscars.
How long is Possible Love?
It runs 164 minutes.
