In conversation with Greta Lee and John Magaro: stars of ‘Past Lives’

Past Lives was written by Celine Song and is based on the true events of her own love life. And you wouldn’t believe it after watching the film but this is Song’s feature directorial debut. The film is about two close childhood friends, Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), who were separated after Nora’s family emigrated from South Korea to Canada. Twelve years later, Nora messages Hae Sung on Facebook after searching for him and discovering that he had been looking for her. The two develop an online relationship before Nora abruptly ends it so that she can focus on her life and emerging career as a playwright in New York City. Fast forward another twelve years, long after Nora marries her husband Arthur (John Magaro), she reunites with Hae Sung for an unforgettable week in NYC as they confront their past, present, and future.