American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner
A couple and their observers navigate a web of failed dreams and fragile affection in a cautious, intelligent drama from Seoul-based cinema. The film questions whether love can endure in the face of social pressure, economic strain and personal loss, offering a tempered, reflective ending.
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring six novels from Jamaica to Scotland. Jurors led by Mary Beard highlight risk-taking writing, with contenders including Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout, Rebecca Perry, Douglas Stuart, M. John Harrison, and Luke Kennard. The winner will be named on November 9 in London.