Jared Forth

Past Lives Discussion Questions

  1. The film explores the Korean concept of "inyeon"; how the connection between two people can be shaped by interactions in past lives. Do you believe in destiny, or do our actions shape our life more than fate?
  2. The film suggests that people from our past remain a part of us. Do you think our past relationships are part of defining who we are, or do we leave them behind as we grow?
  3. At one point in the film, Arthur tells Nora "you dream in a language that I can't understand." What does this film say about intercultural relationships?
  4. The film is full of silence and things left unsaid verbally. How does silence play a role in how the characters communicate?
  5. At the end of the film Nora and Hae Sung say goodbye for the last time. What does this moment mean? Is this an ending, a beginning, or something else?
  6. What did you think of the cinematography / overall aesthetic of the film? How did this impact the storytelling?