Getting Over "What If" | Past Lives 

When Hae Sung called Nora one last time, he also knew that that was the last time he was going to see her. The flashback made me cry instantly. You could see that both of them wanted to go back in time - to be 12 year olds again. The ending was really sad and I wish it ended differently.

the what ifs in this movie is really what makes this movie special. it really made me think of my own life and my own what ifs. such a bittersweet movie

Spoiler Alert! I think at the very end... Hae Sung found closure. He was never rude to Nora during the entire film... but while waiting for the Uber on the final scene, he tells Nora "You are the one who always leaves". I never left". This is absolutely true as Nora leaves him as children to go to Canada and then she leaves him again when reconnected 12 years after to focus on her career. Those words from Hae Sung broke her (literally) when she (once again) becomes a "crybaby" in the arms of Arthur. Wow... powerful stuff!!!

The way her eyes would glow while looking at Hae Sung, i felt so bad for Arthur. I know she wasnt deeply in love. She loves her husband but shes not in love. There is a difference. I loved this movie because it was realistic. It was simply the wrong time thats it

Thank you for sharing your breakdown of the movie and offering words of comfort for those who dwell on “what if’s”. Hearing that was what I needed.

Love is all a matter of timing, its no good meeting the right person too soon or too late.

I've been through a lot lately, and I needed to hear that. Thank you

What a great breakdown and thought interpretation of the film. I thought that the way the movie was paced, and the intentionality with the frame enhanced, and emphasized the unspoken words.

I believe that Nora loves her husband very much but is not "in-love" with him. I believe the reason why she dreams in Korean is because her true self is free when she isn't restrained with her current reality. Her breaking down in tears to me was her subconscious telling her how she really felt. Not sure if she actually did anything about it though since she kind of accepted things the way they were, not living her dream, living in some small apartment and marrying the first guy that shared the same interest as her. I think she would have been much happier with Have Sung since he represented a part of her that was untainted with the realities of adulthood and inspired her to think about her dreams again.

This was a great review. Have watched this movie 4 times and find something new each time. The music 🎶 s beautiful. Especially on Nora’s walk back to Arthur after Hae Song leaves. The scene showing Hae Song looking out the window of his Uber mirroring him looking out the window when they were 12 after their date with Nora sleeping on his shoulder.

I watched it last night and loved it sooo much. Loved how it also explores the feeling of longing for something/someone. Hae Sung represents her past and her culture, which makes the connection feel more intense.

Terrific analysis! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I saw the film yesterday and enjoyed it. Will likely see it again. Thanks again.

I really appreciated this sensitive review. Thank you.

Great analysis.

She was a victim of college coed life and the pursuit of a green card... 🤷‍♂️

Thanks

Good talk bro. 😊

Amazing video!

Thanks you made me want to sée thé movie as a Vietnamese afoptee i often wondered if.. that s humaine but de Also have to let it go and " understand thé pas to live thé presente😊

That end part that u said is a 100

What if .. the skin colour of Nora's husband doesn't matter ? IDK, just wondering. The movie I liked a lot.

Poignantly summarized.

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During the movie, the cringey rebound feeling of her husband's body language says a lot ... 😬