Netflix Adds Korean Film Possible Love Worldwide
The Lee Chang-dong-directed drama, which premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, is now streaming on Netflix globally.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Foreign
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Netflix has added the South Korean film Possible Love to its global streaming catalogue. The film, directed by Lee Chang-dong, premiered in the main competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and holds a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why it matters
The film's festival honors and strong critical reception make it a notable addition for international viewers seeking South Korean cinema. Its availability on a global platform extends access beyond its earlier theatrical runs in South Korea and the United States.
The film holds a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and premiered in the main competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Viewership or streaming performance figures following the Netflix release were not reported.
The players
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong is a South Korean filmmaker and former novelist known for his character-driven dramas about social inequality and personal moral struggle.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that distributes original and licensed film and television content to subscribers worldwide.
International Federation of Film Critics
The International Federation of Film Critics, known as FIPRESCI, is an organization of film critics that awards the FIPRESCI Prize at major international film festivals.
The details
Possible Love follows two married couples at opposite ends of Korea's economic divide who come together to make a documentary, a project that forces both couples to confront difficult questions about their relationships. The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, and won the Grand Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice festival.
Timeline
September 6, 2026: Premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
September 23, 2026: Released in South Korean cinemas.
October 23, 2026: Received a United States theatrical release.
November 7, 2026: Added to Netflix's global streaming catalogue.
Industry Dynamics
The film's path from a Venice premiere to a global Netflix release reflects the streaming platforms' growing role in distributing festival-recognized international cinema beyond traditional theatrical windows. Its staged release across South Korea, the United States, and worldwide streaming illustrates how prestige films now reach audiences through multiple successive distribution channels.
Viewers outside South Korea can now stream Possible Love on Netflix through the platform's global catalogue. The film's earlier theatrical releases in South Korea and the United States have ended, leaving streaming as the primary access point for many audiences.
The takeaway
Festival-recognized international films increasingly reach global audiences through streaming platforms soon after their theatrical runs. Viewers interested in Korean cinema can find Possible Love available on Netflix now.
Further reading
For more on international releases like this one, browse our Foreign film coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Times.
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