Past Lives is a truly beautiful love story that culminates in a touching, thought-provoking ending – but what does that poetic final scene really mean? A semi-autobiographical work from first-time filmmaker Celine Song, Past Lives revolves around 24 years in the lives of two childhood friends, Nora and Hae Sung, as they grow apart after Nora’s family emigrates to Toronto and eventually reconnect later in life. Past Lives made an unprecedented cultural splash that ended up resulting in two Oscar nominations – Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay for Song – which is practically unheard of for a little indie darling like this.
