The husband, Arthur, feels like the hero in the film for me. His vulnerability is powerful. How he can hold space in the discomfort seeing his wife talking to a possible competition yet not controlling her and still trusting her maturity that she knows what to do and how to navigate this experience in their marriage. Also, giving her the space to explore the what ifs in her life and in her past so she can have the closure that she needed. And how he didn't judge her when she cried at the last scene. Now that is love.

The very last scene got me... The cathartic release of many years of pent-up.

I find it incredulous that this is Celine's directorial debut! What a way to start! With a cinematic masterpiece no less! Casting, cinematography & acting richly congruent. In particular, the silent moments project more words than the script itself! Utterly riveting and powerful. Celine has immense poise and tenderness in this body of work. Like an old, old soul! A masterful, bittersweet proposition in humanity. Congrats on your Oscar/s too!

Fun fact: Celine Song's dad was actually a filmmaker, just like the heroine's dad in the movie. He only made two movies before he quit altogether and immigrated to Canada with his family. The first of these, "Number 3," featured a performance by Song Kang-ho (i.e. the lead in “Parasite”) that is still talked about today.

If ever a film was a poem, this one was it. Why is the aching surging agony of Love so so beautiful, divine and compelling?

I personally believe the last scene, with Arthur hugging Nora, is so touching also because it makes us realize the movie is, indeed, a love story, but the central couple is Nora and her husband. Such an amazing film.

I felt impressed by the film's ability to have such well written characters and elicit real emotion without resorting to the usual clichés we see in most Hollywood movies. For being her directorial debut, she did a fantastic job, as did the actors. Great film.

I think it’s great she wrote 3 very relatable characters. From Nora who shows that kind of youthful passion we have, ambition that drives us to do great things. Arthur shows the insecurities we can all have within a relationship, but the emotional maturity to know things are okay. Hae sung is the optimist yet broken hearted man, who gets his closure. It’s a remarkable piece of media

This film is 100% under my skin, 3 times at the cinema so far and I still want more . . . my film of the year, no question. Bravo Celine Song, bravo.

Celine, I was crying in the start because I knew where it was heading. I was crying in the middle because I knew where they had come from and I knew where it was heading. I was crying at the end because I had known all along where it was heading. And I cried during the night and I am crying the following day. This is a cosmic story indeed, everyone sees so much subtelty and so much reality and relatability, so much candor and understanding in the characters, it's definitely not a niche theme either, this one is a keeper. Thank you for having believed in yourself and in your story. Beauty in simplicity. Beauty in everyday stories.

Not only was this movie so moving and memorable it was (imo) a masterclass in storytelling and movie making. All film studies classes should use it as a case study.

I love Celine’s intentionality! It made the film feel more realistic and I agree chemistry between people is often overlooked in big Hollywood films because they’re “big names” but the chemistry and tension was so strong. She pulled on my heartstrings throughout the entire film and I enjoyed watching their story unfold. And then *tears*.

A must see, bring tissues. ❤

Past Lives is a truly wonderful film and I found it incredibly moving. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Cinematic masterpiece. Deserves international recognition! The best movie I’ve seen in the past 5 years.

This movie tugged at my heart strings in so many unexpected ways. I think the most brilliant scene was the ending when you think Nora is holding it all together as Hae Sung rides away in a taxi but then when Nora is walking back home she suddenly begins quickening her pace, hurrying to meet Arthur's familiar and warm embrace. He almost anticipates her reaction and comes quickly to comfort her. It's the real love that you see demonstrated in that simple, powerful moment that juxtaposes the idealistic and almost whimsical love between Nora and Hae Sung that I believe ties up this brilliant movie.

By far my favourite film of the year. Should at the very least get Oscar nominations for best Director, Best actress, Best Film and hopefully will win Best Original Screenplay.

I moved to the US when I was 16 and this movie definitely hit in a way that’s very personal and poignant for me. I cried and cried and cried again after the theater experience and still feel tears welling up every time I watch clips from it.

I saw this movie on a flight and I was so moved that I kept tearing. It’s one of the best I’ve seen in years - it’s got under my skin . Congratulations to Celine Song, actors and crew for a great piece .. Bravo !

She ended the interview in such a powerful way.

Got to be in the running for Oscars. Best film of the year. Acting unbelievable. So emotional.

Such a fantastic movie, I cried bucket loads. It is about timing in life, isn't it? If you are meant to be, you will cross paths again and so sad, I wished at the end they could love each other again. She has this longing, and it will be hard for Arthur to understand how to be not the 'only' one in her life. We all had past lives so it really resonates to me to think what life could have been if you had taken a different path.

She really did create an epic masterpiece in this quiet personal film.

How great does it feel when you listen to these interviews and the admiration of the chemistry, the performances and the story just fourfold and the authenticity of the characters just makes sense to you. One of the best in many years hands down!!

Its so wonderful to listen to the creator of the movie talking about the movie and process that involved making the movie . Gives a more deeper understanding of the movie .

I just finished watching this movie. I'm a korean-braziilian-american immigrant that also left a childhood love behind.. Celine, if you are seeing this comment. Thank you so much for making this beautiful movie. It left me tears of agony and despair (in a good way, you''ll probably understand)

What a beautiful way to put it as “there’s no one thing that I expect anybody to feel”. This movie, no matter where you’re at in your life, you can still find the story is related in some ways

I watched this on my flight back to London, sobbed my eyes out and it is now my second favourite movie ever

I love how much thought she puts into the chracters minds and how she treats it like a psychogical research paper by doing chem tests so cool. amazing person and director inpsired me alot. i hope to see alot more from her.

Love her for making this film, because it is one of the most beautiful films I've seen in my life but also I hate it at the same time. There is this empty feeling that lingers in me. This is one of the films that's so beautiful that you wished you never watched, but be glad that you did. Trust me its worth all the tears. This film is beautifully painful.

I watched this a while back and cried and cried and cried as they left each other for the last time. To my childhood sweetheart, I wish you all the best and love in the world. And perhaps, we'll meet in our next lives again.

I hope we get to see the child actors’ chemistry tape. It sounds amazing.

The story of her making the first movie and going ahead with all the things she didn't know is very touching and inspiring. Thank you, Celine Song! That's a story well-told.

Absolute love pours out to this movie, the emotional connection I had with Nora at the end really had me in tears. Celine I hope you carry on creating films as wonderful as Past Lives, it was truely an amazing film. (and not to mention how smart Celine was with the chemistry reads and actually keeping the actors apart, in order to completely do justice to the characters). Genius move.

I've just come out of the cinema after watching Past Lives, with my eyes were reddened and sinuses running. A beautiful movie!!! How many of us can look back on loves lost, past lives and emotions torn?? Every one of us!!! Many, many thanks for writing this story and producing this movie!!!! It reminds me of a time twenty-three years ago when I was a at bar with a friend. We got talking to a group of three people - a German guy, an Australian guy and a young woman (around 30 years of age) from the Indian sub-continent who spoke with a beautiful accent. The Aussie guy and her were partners a few years before and, by this time, she was living with the German guy here in Australia. She was fun with a good sense of humour, the German guy was from Germany, and the Aussie guy talkative and welcoming. The German guy left early through frustration at the table service.. Two hours later, we all went back to the Indian woman's and German guy's house for dinner. Lamb chops in coconut sauce, I remember, that the Aussie guy prepared. I slept on their sofa and left early the next morning but, stupidly, I never kept in contact with them. She was also crazy for Vivian, the West Indian cricket batsman. I hope she is doing well and, will maybe, read this someday and drink vino. Good health to you all. Thank you for this movie!!!! Thank you for this movie!!!!

Watched this movie on the plane, heard about it for sometime but never got around to it until then. I have a similar life experience, and I felt every frame, when they reunited in their college years, and especially when Nora cried in the last scene, I cried like it was my own story. I'm also glad to see so many people who hasn't had the same experiences can also relate and be touched. It's a testament to great writing, directing and acting, the whole package.

This is an absolute masterpiece and I’m blown away this is Celine’s directorial debut! This resonated with me on a level I never could have predicted. This is one of the most beautiful and pure films I’ve seen in quite some time… well done!!

OMG this is your FIRST FILM? WOOOOOOWWWW I'm beyong grateful that you did what you did because I LOVE EVERY DETAIL. o Still remember littles scenes with not so much screen time that made me feel so conencted to the story and the moment, the right moment. Thank you so much for your work, i'm excited about what's coming next.

the director is so authentic and it shows in her film.

It's incredible how Song used psychology and the art of perception to create chemistry between these actors. So well done!

Masterful. This film was masterful. The relationships created and how it was told- I am speechless- just watched this earlier and it was so so beautiful. This is what adult relationships can be… I can’t wait to see Celine Song’s work in the future. The film was like an extended haiku- it was so poetic and painterly. So so so good.

The chemistry between the children was so successfully done. I really felt their unique and special relationship and I felt how that is the most powerful thing in life - that rare holistic affinity with another person.

its a bittersweet type of movie . love the way it ended . thankyou

The movie is amazing and you can tell by the way Celine talks about her way of working that she contributed a lot of great things to the film. Would love to work with her one day.

I saw that movie and totally was in awe with the "intelligence" of the director Celine Song, she is really smart and articulate, reminds me of Ang Lee..., look forwards to seeing what she will come up with next...

Brilliant!!! I am obsessed with this film and Celine talking about it and her process. Brilliant. All the feels. And New York City and Korea are characters too. Bravo

Such a heartfelt, achingly beautiful movie. Definitely worth the rewatch ❤

This movie is just beyond words for describing, it's emotional, moving and it connects with you on a deeper level. Thank you, Celine Song and all the crew❤

I sobbed at the end of this movie just like Nora did. Beautiful movie!

Masterpiece art done by @Celine Song, Can't able to believe it's her first movie! When one tries to portray with passion,you will see the result like this movie. The dragon was finally slain with providence! Thanks again to @celine song for bring such an amazing life experienced concept to audiences. Nailed it!

What a debut! Kudos to A24.

So so beautiful to hear about the casting process especially.

Dear Celine Song, wonderfully made film I watched it on flight from Hong Kong to L.A. this movie touched me unexpectedly in a profound way I’m a family man Hispanic American and my wife of 13 years is a 1.5 South Korean American and there are various aspects of this film that I fully welcomed under my skin! Thank you once again this film is forever a favorite along with Joy Luck Club. Blessings to you and yours! Joaquin

many relatable moments- So impressed by the characters maturity and respect for each other

This is a lovely interview, and Celine Song’s thoughtful, nuanced, and heartfelt reflections on the process of creating “Past Lives,” directing it, and bringing it to life are moving and quite beautiful.

I've just watched Past Lives in the cinema. Such a wonderful film, beautifully cut and played, with lots of symbolism, subtleness and grace. How was it Celine's debut? Wow!! I cannot wait for her next one. ❤

I was touched by this interview and I must watch this movie! How much emotional work goes into creating a character and in making it real for the actors and the audience! Thank you Celine for creating such a delicate and at the same time powerful story.

This movie is wonderful, universal… Greta story, perfectly told and great actors

I love how she talks about her film, you can see the care she put into it and it shows in the final product. Amazing work and I’ll be waiting for her next project 🤍

My favorite film by far this year. Such a special movie. Perfect actually. ❤

How come this simple story moved me so much😢

Very insightful talk by Celine Song - about the process.

The thoughtfulness of the writing, casting and the characters is wonderful. This movie means so much in many ways. Nothing surfaces. Deep.❤

I just watched the movie and had to look up Celine Song's interview. It's an amazing movie from an amazing director and makes me look forward to her future movies.

The film is soo beautiful. Well done. I love how true to life it was. I cried at the end.

Such a good interview!

What a movie! So profound, so beautiful and natural ❤. It touches the soul. One of my favourite movies of all times. I hope the team and the movie win all awards that worth it ❤. Cross fingers for you!

Fabulous in every aspect,in every sense, Thank you for plucking out our vulnerabilities, our life journeys, our sorrows and joys. So many “what ifs” that we tend to wonder about. Greta was fabulous when she said… this is where i ended up, next to you. This is my life. Living in the present. Grateful for her achievements. I cheer for people who know what they want and follow their dreams. Isn’t life full of magical possibilities 👏👏👏👏

I can totally relate to her passion to her work and bringing her idea to film.

Your movie was awaited, watched with great pleasure (twoice), felt and understood. Thank you for this masterpiece 🙏🏽 Greetings from Colombia.

I hope someday they publishes the making of the film

One of the best this year! My frontrunner for BP at the upcoming Oscars!

Ok why am i still crying about this after months of watching it 😭

It’s the best film I’ve watched in a long time. Thank you 🙏

So relatable. It hurts to see your love move on due to bad timing when you thought they’d wait. And it hurts to be the new guy witnessing a potential threat.

Some debut. I can’t describe how this film made me feel. Thank you all for this.

I just watched it. I cried so hard.

Key insights 💫 "Past Lives" is a movie inspired by a real-life moment where the director found herself translating between two men who represented different parts of her own self. 🎭 The chemistry between the child actors was crucial in portraying the enduring childhood chemistry that spans the 24 years of the movie. 😢 The little boy's emotional ad lib made the actress cry, showing the power of authentic and connected performances. 💫 The first take of the actors touching each other created a chemistry and extraordinary feeling that was built upon for the final scene in the film. 🕵‍♀ The opening scene of the film was challenging because it required the audience to become detectives and engage with the characters on a deeper level. 🌍 Celine Song emphasizes the importance of making sure her movie is felt and understood by the audience, indicating the significance of connecting with viewers on an emotional level. 🎥 Each individual audience member's personal experiences and perspectives shape their unique and intimate connection to the movie. 🎥 The director's main goal is for the movie to resonate with each individual viewer in a unique and personal way, allowing it to become a deeply personal experience.

I have just seen this little gem…I loved it…❤

"translating between to parts of myself." WOOOOF that is heavy and beautiful and profound.

I absolutely fell in love with this film.

Celine, all I will say is that I loved this film so much. Thank you, thank you, for making it.

this is a really beautiful movie. great job celine.

Its really a heart warming film and because of watched it with a friend I will remember this film

Absolutely love this film masterpiece thank you 😊

This movie is so relatable in so many levels. I was absorbed by the characters, and I loved that they all respected the in-yun concept, to the point they accepted with a straight face what it "decided" for them.

A very tender and thoughtful movie ❤

Watched in on a plane back from Qatar. Fantastic acting and story.

Best film of the year. My favorite! Can’t wait to see what Celine had in store for us…

Very much an oscar worthy film. It makes me want to watch it more than once. It grows in you. And it's the kind of film that makes me reminisce of a past film (Introduction to Architecture) because of their storyline and impact not necesarrily having to say similar becauae they are both unique in their own way. Very special kind of films. Kudos. I'm in awe

Brilliant storyteller, brilliant interview

Definitely delivered this movie in a magical and beautiful way. I was thinking who can I recommend it too, but yes, it's very personal. I say everyone should watch it and take it in.

Incredible that this is her debut film.

The long distance relationship part of the movie hit hard.. I felt something all throughout this movie .. you did an impeccable job..

Loved the movie, loved the actors, and I love everything she’s explaining about that movie ❤️ everything was so soft and sweet… the end broke me tho

Celine Song is a GENIUS! BRAVO! And bravo to Teo and Greta! Their chemistry was INSANE! Im crying the whole film!!!!!

Riveting to hear insights from such an articulate artist.

My favorite film this year! ❤❤❤

This movie needs to appear in bafta nominations morning!

This is a gorgeous film.