Celine Song

Celine Song, born September 19, 1988, in South Korea, is one of those rare creative types whose work actually sticks with you. She’s a writer and director, though, honestly, calling her just that feels like selling her a bit short. You look at her breakout, “Past Lives” (2023), and you get this sense she’s digging around in all the messy, bittersweet corners of what it means to miss someone, or maybe even miss a version of yourself. That film, by the way, isn’t just some indie darling—it’s got that quiet ache that sneaks up on you. Song’s got this knack for exploring relationships and the “what ifs” we all secretly obsess over, mixing nostalgia and regret in a way that feels painfully real. Before “Past Lives,” she worked on “The Wheel of Time” (2021). Yeah, that’s the big fantasy series, so she’s not just boxed into one genre. She can jump between stories about time, love, fate—she’s got range, no question. And then there’s “Working in the Theatre” from way back in 1976, which is wild because she wasn’t even born yet. Still, her involvement shows she’s got deep roots and respect for the craft, connecting with the history and evolution of theatre and storytelling itself. Married to Justin Kuritzkes since June 11, 2016, Song isn’t just shaping stories on screen; her off-screen life seems just as creative. If you’re into filmmakers who aren’t afraid to get personal, dig deep, and leave you thinking about your own choices, Celine Song’s name should be on your radar.