'Past Lives' Guide: Oscar-Nominated Film With 96% RT — Story, Ending, and Streaming Options
A heartfelt tale of love, destiny, and missed chances.
Fresh off the buzz around her star-studded rom-com Materialists, Celine Song is already being remembered for the film that first put her on the map: Past Lives. Before diving into glamorous Manhattan love triangles, she stunned audiences with a tender meditation on destiny and missed chances.
What Is It About?
Past Lives is a tender romance directed by Celine Song, her feature debut. It traces two childhood friends, Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae-Sung (Teo Yoo), over 24 years as they grow up apart and reconnect in New York, questioning fate and 'what ifs' along the way.
Where to Stream It
Good news — Past Lives is available now! You can stream it on Netflix, Paramount+ (with Premium), and fuboTV. For digital purchase or rent, it’s on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and similar platforms.
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The ending of Past Lives stayed with me. Hae-Sung visits Nora in New York, where she now lives with Arthur. Their last words in Korean — his "I’ll see you then" — feel less like closure and more like a promise that lingers.
Why You Should Watch
This film has earned its 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and racked up Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Original Screenplay. It’s a rare quiet gem — emotional and minimalist, yet surprisingly profound. And don’t we all relate to those parallel lives and lingering what-ifs?
