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Past Lives
Past Lives

Past Lives

June 2, 2023· 1h 46m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.9

After decades apart, childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are reunited in New York for one fateful weekend as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.

Critics Sentiment

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23 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Hae Sung and Nora exchange final looks before his departure

9.5at 1h 43m
Lowest Moment

Nora tells Hae Sung they should stop talking temporarily

7.2at 55m
Biggest Swing

The film builds from a mid-film lull during the communication cutoff to its emotional peak in the final farewell sequence.

Past Lives maintains consistently strong audience reception throughout, with particular praise for its restraint and naturalistic approach. The film builds to devastating emotional heights in its final act, especially the speakeasy scene and farewell sequence. Critics consistently highlighted the mature handling of cultural identity, immigration, and lost love themes.

23 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Unnamed couple observes Nora, Arthur, and Hae Sung at NYC speakeasy
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Na Young and Hae Sung develop feelings during Seoul playdate
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Nora discovers Hae Sung searching for Na Young on Facebook
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Nora and Hae Sung reconnect through video calls across continents
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Nora tells Hae Sung they should stop talking temporarily⬇ Lowest moment
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Arthur expresses concerns about cultural barriers with Nora
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Nora speaks exclusively in Korean with Hae Sung at speakeasy
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Hae Sung and Nora exchange final looks before his departure⬆ Peak moment
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