Celine Song
Past Lives
8.1Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
- Director: Celine Song
- Main Cast: John Magaro, Greta Lee, Teo Yoo
- Soundtrack: Daniel Rossen, Christopher Bear
- Cinematography: Shabier Kirchner
- Screenplay: Celine Song
Cinema Premiere: April 18, 2023
1 english reviews of Past Lives (2023)
19 foreign reviews of Past Lives (2023)
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10 / 10
Translated from swedish: A sensational, sensual and soulful debut about passion and fate at the intersection of different cultures, between two separate continents.
Swedish: dn.se »
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10 / 10
Translated from swedish: All in all, Past Lives is an incredibly sharp and thoughtful romantic drama, with a final scene that is among the most powerful I have seen on the big screen.
Swedish: filmtopp.se »
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10 / 10
Translated from swedish: The silence in this love triangle is more eloquent than any spoken words could ever be.
Swedish: moviezine.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: The story of classmates from Seoul who reunite in New York never loses its most important feeling: that it is about deep love.
Swedish: gp.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Wonderful debut film about the love choices we make
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: One of the strongest films of the year both in terms of acting and storytelling.
Swedish: cinetaste.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Past Lives is an impressive demonstration of the art of being restrained and incredibly empathetic. Despite the low tone, this is one of the most captivating film experiences of the year.
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: So skillfully and sensitively acted that the final scene will linger in the heart for a long time to come.
Swedish: svt.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Everything is staged with precision. Beautiful photography, sensitive direction by debutant Celine Song, and superbly acted, especially Greta Lee, who succeeds in portraying all her emotions and struggles with great control. Past Lives is a delight.
Swedish: vk.se »
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7 / 10
Translated from swedish: Past Lives is a simple but powerful drama about leaving one's homeland and the special bond that old friends can entail. It is beautifully filmed and with excellent performances, but something is missing to reach top marks.
- Fredrik LagnetoftSwedish: Review: "Past Lives"
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7 / 10
Translated from swedish: It's worth seeing if you like romantic dramas that aren't too saccharine or predictable.
Swedish: filmparadiset.se »
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6.6 / 10
Translated from swedish: And when the film raises the question of whether one should really be with an old flame at the center, but not seriously seems to dare to explore it fully, one becomes easily confused both about the film and what Na/Nora really wants. And it's a pity when the film otherwise feels so well-made and trustworthy.
Swedish: ng.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: The basic idea is good, the acting is a bit sloppier, then. Perhaps it's a result of Celine Songs' background in theater, but the finesse that exists in the script is also missing from the performance that can be seen and heard from the last row of seats. But yes, if you sit there with slightly lowered expectations, 'Past Lives' will undoubtedly pass.
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: This is a film for those who still keep all the romantic doors open.
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »
Box Office
Past Lives has earned a total of 5 859 270 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).
1. Svenska Dagbladet
Translated from swedish: This is a masterpiece. It's impossible to describe 'Past lives' in any other way.
Swedish: svd.se »