South Korean cinema is having a moment, and Possible Love is right at the center of it. The upcoming Netflix film — packing a powerhouse cast of Jeon Do Yeon, Sul Kyung Gu, Zo In Sung, and Cho Yeo Jeong — just dropped a striking new poster, and its acclaimed director is about to add another trophy to an already impressive shelf.
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Possible Love: A New Poster That Sets the Mood
Netflix released the poster on September 3, showing all four leads positioned at varying distances on a beach at dawn. Cho Yeo Jeong’s character is seen holding a camera, gazing toward the others — a quiet visual hint at the film’s central premise: a documentary filmmaker whose project pulls two married couples into an unexpected reckoning with their own hidden desires.

Director Lee Chang-dong to Receive Major Honor
Adding to the buzz, acclaimed filmmaker Lee Chang-dong — known for directing modern Korean cinema classics — will receive the Auteur Award at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival, with Possible Love also screening in the festival’s Spotlight program. It’s the latest in a growing list of honors for the film this year.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Director | Lee Chang-dong |
| Lead cast | Jeon Do Yeon, Sul Kyung Gu, Zo In Sung, Cho Yeo Jeong |
| New honor | Auteur Award, Mill Valley Film Festival (Spotlight program) |
| Prior honor | Ebert Director Award, Toronto International Film Festival |
| Festival circuit | Venice (Competition), Toronto, New York, San Sebastián, Zurich, Vancouver |
| Oscar submission | South Korea’s entry, Best International Feature, 99th Academy Awards |
| Theatrical release | September 23, 2026 |
| Netflix release | November 6, 2026 |
Why This Film Is Generating So Much Buzz
Possible Love isn’t just riding on star power — it’s built a genuine festival pedigree few films manage in a single year. From competing at Venice to being tapped as South Korea’s official Oscar submission, the film has steadily built momentum well before its theatrical debut. Add in a director whose past work has earned Silver Lions and Cannes screenplay honors, and expectations are understandably sky-high.
The story itself promises the kind of layered, emotionally complex drama Lee Chang-dong is known for — two couples whose lives entangle through a documentary shoot, forcing them to confront desires they’d rather keep hidden.
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FAQs
Q1: When does Possible Love release in theaters and on Netflix?
It hits theaters on September 23, 2026, followed by a Netflix release on November 6, 2026.
Q2: What award is director Lee Chang-dong receiving?
He will receive the Auteur Award at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival for his body of work.





