Possible Love is Lee Chang-dong’s big return to the big screen after eight years, and the South Korean relationship drama is on track to be a masterpiece that explores marriage, class, and hidden desires.
The acclaimed filmmaker behind Burning and Secret Sunshine has assembled a star-studded cast for his latest feature, which follows two married couples whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.
Having already made its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, Possible Love has also been selected as South Korea‘s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards.
With its Netflix debut approaching, here’s everything to know about Possible Love, from the story and cast to its release date.
What Is the Plot of Possible Love?
Possible Love follows two married couples from very different backgrounds whose lives collide when a documentary filmmaker begins investigating the experiences of unemployed workers.
Mi-ok lives with her husband Ho-seok, who has lost his job, and their young son. Their circumstances contrast sharply with those of Ye-ji, a documentary filmmaker, and her wealthy husband Sang-woo. After the couples cross paths at a funeral, Ye-ji approaches Mi-ok about participating in her documentary. As the women grow closer, the relationships between all four characters become increasingly complicated.
Who Is in the Cast of Possible Love?
The film features four prominent South Korean actors:
- Jeon Do-yeon as Mi-ok: A married woman whose life changes after meeting a documentary filmmaker.
- Sul Kyung-gu as Ho-seok: Mi-ok’s husband, who is struggling after losing his job.
- Cho Yeo-jeong as Ye-ji: A documentary filmmaker investigating the experiences of laid-off workers.
- Zo In-sung as Sang-woo: Ye-ji’s wealthy husband, whose life becomes entangled with the other couple.
Jeon previously collaborated with Lee Chang-dong on Secret Sunshine, while Sul appeared in his earlier films Peppermint Candy and Oasis.
Cho is also internationally recognised for her performance in Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite.
Where Was Possible Love Filmed?
Possible Love is a South Korean production, although its exact filming locations have not been publicly confirmed.
Netflix has not disclosed the specific cities, regions, or locations used during filming, so it remains unclear where director Lee Chang-dong shot the drama.
When Is Possible Love Coming to Netflix?
Possible Love will be released globally on Netflix on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The film received a theatrical release in South Korea on September 23, followed by Australia on October 22. Netflix confirms that Possible Love also opened in cinemas in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland and Japan on October 23, 2026.
Who Directed Possible Love?
Possible Love is written and directed by Lee Chang-dong, one of South Korea’s most celebrated filmmakers.
The film marks his first feature since 2018’s Burning, the psychological mystery starring Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun and Jeon Jong-seo. His previous work also includes Poetry, Oasis and Secret Sunshine, films recognised internationally for their intimate examinations of human relationships and social issues.
Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, Lee Chang-dong revealed that the idea for Possible Love emerged from a mass layoff and subsequent workers’ strike in South Korea around a decade ago.
“I thought, ‘I have to make this into a film,’” he recalled. However, it wasn’t until co-writer Oh Jung-mi suggested introducing a documentary filmmaker into the narrative that Lee felt ready to tell the story.
“That’s how it became my story,” he explained, adding that the project allowed him to bring together the experiences of workers with his own perspective as a filmmaker.
Reflecting on the film’s title, Lee described Possible Love as a story that explores the meaning of love in a society shaped by class and economic inequality. “It is a story that asks what kind of love is really possible,” he said.
Is There a Trailer for Possible Love?
Yes. Netflix has released an official trailer. Watch it below!
Possible Love arrives on Netflix worldwide on November 6, 2026.