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Jun 2023
24m 42s

'Past Lives' Explores Love and Destiny

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A new film creating Oscar buzz tells the story of two childhood friends from South Korea who reunite for a week in New York City at a turning point in both of their adult lives. Director and writer Celine Song and actor Greta Lee join to discuss "Past Lives."

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