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Lee Chang-dong's Films Head to Netflix Worldwide After ‘Possible Love’ Wins Silver Lion at Venice
By Naman Ramachandran
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Netflix will expand its lineup of Lee Chang-dong films globally, following the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) win for "Possible Love" at the Venice Film Festival.
The expansion will include titles like "Secret Sunshine" and "Peppermint Candy". "Possible Love", Lee's first film in eight years, opens in South Korean theaters on September 23, followed by Australia and New Zealand on October 22, and the U.K., Japan, the U.S., and Canada on October 23. It will premiere globally on Netflix on November 6.
"Green Fish" and "Secret Sunshine" began streaming in late August in Italy, the U.K., France, Australia, and New Zealand. "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis" joined the platform in Italy and Spain on September 4. "Poetry" and "Burning" are also planned for release in markets including Japan, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The rollout timing varies by market, with some territories offering subtitle options in up to six languages, including Korean.
Lee, who debuted as a director with "Green Fish" in 1997, has built a career with films like "Peppermint Candy", "Oasis", "Secret Sunshine", "Poetry", and "Burning". His work has garnered top honors at festivals: "Oasis" won a directing prize at Venice in 2002, and "Poetry" took the screenplay award at Cannes in 2010. Lee's latest achievement came at the Toronto Film Festival's 51st edition, where he became the first Korean filmmaker to receive its Ebert Director Award.
"Possible Love" explores two couples: one formed by a man who has lost his job and his wife, and the other by a woman who directs documentaries and her husband. Their lives intertwine during a documentary shoot, revealing desires and struggles they had kept hidden. The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, and is South Korea's submission for the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards.