New York Film Locations



Past Lives (2023)

Last Updated: May 2025

Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), childhood friends in Seoul who are separated when Nora's family emigrates to Canada. Years later, they reconnect online, sharing deep conversations that rekindle their bond. However, Nora decides to end their communication to focus on her writing career. She eventually marries Arthur (John Magaro), an American writer. Twelve years later, Hae Sung visits New York, leading to a heartfelt reunion where they reflect on their past and the lives they might have led. The film delves into the Korean concept of "In-Yun," suggesting that relationships are predestined across lifetimes.


Hester Street and Orchard Street, Manhattan.
 

 

2nd Avenue and East 3rd Street, Manhattan.
 

 

McNally Jackson Books, 76 N 4th Street (btw Wythe Avenue and Berry Street) Brooklyn.
 

 

Madison Square Park, Madison Avenue and East 25th Street, Manhattan.
 

 

Subway Station, East 23rd Street (btw 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue) Manhattan.
 

 

East 3rd Street (btw 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue) Manhattan.
 

 

Brooklyn Bridge Park (btw Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge) Brookklyn.
 

 

(Near Jane's Carousel) 26 New Dock Street, Brooklyn.
 

 

Circle Line Cruise, New York Harbour.
 

 

Nora's Apartment, 50 1st Street (btw 1st and 2nd Avenues) Manhattan.
 

 

Holiday Cocktail Lounge, 75 St Marks Place (btw 1st and 2nd Avenues) Manhattan.
 

 

(Numbers 40 - 50) East 1st Street (btw 1st and 2nd Avenues) Manhattan.
 

 



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