Past Lives

Two childhood friends meet again after twenty years apart, spending a week recalling their shared memories. The romantic drama is presented in both English and Korean, starring Teo Yoo and John Magaro, and explores the lingering ties of their past.

Past Lives is a programme presented in the style of a feature film, classified within the movie genre. It tells a romantic drama story and is delivered as a bilingual production, with dialogue spoken in both English and Korean. The work is listed simply as a programme, indicating its format for viewing, and the title itself hints at the theme of reconnecting with earlier chapters of life. The plot follows two individuals who first formed a close bond during childhood. After a separation lasting twenty years, they meet again and spend a single week together, using that time to look back on their shared experiences. Their reunion centres on reminiscing about the moments that shaped their early years, offering a concentrated period in which memories are exchanged and the passage of time is reflected upon. The story is brought to life by actors Teo Yoo and John Magaro, who portray the two friends reconvening after the long hiatus. Their performances drive the emotional core of the piece, set against the backdrop of both English‑speaking and Korean‑speaking environments. As a romantic drama, the narrative focuses on the intensity of a brief, week‑long reconnection, highlighting how past bonds can resurface and influence the present.