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Must see: A “bewitching” drama that you’ll “fall in love with” gets new UK streaming home

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Past Lives has found a new streaming home in the UK.

Under the guidance of first-time director Celine Song, the movie titled “Past Lives” delves into the story of two old friends, Nora and Hae Sung, who meet again after being separated for a period of 24 years.

Featured in leading roles are Greta Lee, recognized for her part in “Russian Doll”, playing Nora, and Teo Yoo, portraying Hae Sung. Their lives become separated when Nora’s family moves from South Korea to Canada at a young age.

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In two decades, they meet again in New York City for a pivotal week where they grapple with concepts of fate, affection, and the decisions that shape our existence, as depicted in this poignant contemporary love story.

In addition to adding complexity, Nora’s spouse, portrayed by John Magaro, is additionally involved, forming a kind of unspoken romantic entanglement.

In 2023, the much-praised movie made its streaming debut in the UK, accessible for free on BBC iPlayer following its broadcast on BBC Two on a Sunday evening. Additionally, you can stream it on Netflix as well.

As a game enthusiast who’s also into movies, I couldn’t help but get hooked on the latest sensation, Past Lives. Critics and audiences alike have been raving about it, and it’s no surprise that this Oscar-nominated flick has a whopping 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes from an impressive 313 reviews. It’s safe to say that I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this masterpiece!

At Digital Spy, we labeled the film as “the most enchanting movie of the year,” while Rolling Stone claimed that Past Lives is a movie that will release your tears and captivate your heart. It’s almost certainly destined to be the standout movie you watch this year.

Mark Kermode from The Observer complimented the main actors by stating: “Kudos to the leading cast, who manage to convey deep internal struggles and joy in incredibly subtle ways, such as a slight movement of the head or a minor adjustment of the shoulders.

Empire Magazine describes the romantic drama by South Korean-Canadian director Celine Song as a remarkable first film, a brilliant demonstration of subtle and lingering narrative development. The impact of this movie might linger with you, possibly even into your future existence.

Past Lives is streaming now on BBC iPlayer and on Netflix in the UK and Ireland.

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2025-07-01 13:49

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