Creating Chemistry on Past Lives | Official Featurette | A24

From director Celine Song and starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. PAST LIVES – Now Available On Demand. #PastLives

DIRECTOR: Celine Song
CAST: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro

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[dingoko]

The last scene they look at each other, all silent, is masterpiece. I feel like I went to a session of therapy after watching the movie.

[foxross]

That awkward tension feels very much alive even in this interview.

[adhityawisadha]

Teo Yoo, alone, is a poetic guy. The way he just described the eyes and elaborated it in such a meaningful way, is so captivating. I love all the characters and their acting, a top-notch performance.

[j.cutrone]

The ending scene alone is Oscar worthy. Probably my favorite film of the year, so far.

[romilrh]

What Teo Yoo says at 4:41 about eyes is so beautiful, wow.

[endocrime]

As an immigrant, that migrated to the US at a very young age like Nora. It quickly stood out to me that the movie was not necessarily a love story. To me it was about the struggle of Nora with her identity. It's a beautiful film because it can be interpreted as a love story or a story about the struggles with your identity. Loved it!

[greatminds]

Wow, the way Teo Yoo described the eyes being the only part of the nervous system which can just expose one's thoughts and emotions in their expressions... that is so beautiful.

[iankneecox]

i really love the walking up to uber scene.. just a good 5 minutes of silence yet so many thoughts were conveyed

[artivism]

I love what Teo Yoo said about the eyes. This film is lowkey brilliance and an assured debut. One of the most amazing crane shots of New York city ever. I love these great actors. Sensitive people great artists. cant wait to see what Celine Song does next.

[Therealdearvelvet]

It’s interesting that Teo Yoo mentions the great actor, Tony Leung and even elsewhere said he was the inspiration for him to become an actor, as Leung was the star of Wong Kar Wai’s film, “In the Mood For Love”, my all time favourite film. This film moved me in the same way and is up there with Wong Kar Wai’s work for me.

[deadmanprime]

This film hit me hard, left me reeling for a couple days after seeing it on the big screen. It's definitely one of my favorite films of the year and A24's already got a couple on that list already!

[pedroacampos]

This movie is a masterpiece where every silence is a deep conversation. So beautiful.

[feetiefeetie]

This is definitely my movie of the year. I love how Teo Yoo mentions the part amount the communication that was solely done with the eyes, because that was such a huge thing for me when watching the film. An absolute masterpiece of a film!

[jasonleetaiwan]

My interpretation is that Nora chose herself the entire film. It was her decision to cut off contact with Hae Sung when they were 24 years old that led to the situation. They had a chance to be together and see each other then, but she decided that being a writer was more important to her. Then when he shows up 12 year later, she feels conflicted about her decision because her Korean side has been reawakened and she remembers who she was in Korea and realizes she is still Korean at heart. Nora can't be a writer in New York and be with him at the same time because he doesn't belong in New York. He belongs in Korea. When Nora cut off contact, she was basically choosing her writing career over him and put him on her waiting list. Hae Sung may have realized that he was just a backup option by the end of the film and leaves without asking her to be with him in this lifetime. He will probably be able to move on with his life realizing that Nora isn't the same person he remembers anymore, and Nora will be haunted by what could have been. In many ways, she feels stronger about Hae Sung than her husband, but she definitely likes being in New York more than Korea. So she chose to stay in New York for her career and to be with the person that fits in with her chosen life in New York.

[hashiburrashid]

that body language thing that tae yoo talked about really worked. when i was watching the film i was also thinking the same thing.that he can’t express the feelings he wants to

[alinemhorikawa]

Teo Yoo not being nominated for an oscar is a crime. this movie is so beautiful 💖

[jalinelovesvintage]

I agree that this movie was about closure. It was what I got from it after watching it the other day. Plus the end credit song was just perfect. The film was imperfect, realistic and almost true to life for our generation, when YM, Skype were still a new thing to connect and reconnect. Brought out so many bitter and good memories, and I am glad I get to close the chapter of this book in my life and finally move on with contentment and closure.

[imfamoushero]

Teo Yoo should also be getting awards recognition for his role cuz he is fantastic

[hansolodc]

This movie touches on so many themes about lived experiences: reinventing and recreating your identity while also participating within the boundaries of your own immediate community!

[PokhrajRoy.]

This was such a beautiful movie and every frame was a separate story of its own. Also, the leads are awesome 👏🏽