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The World of Love

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The World of Love
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
세계의 주인
RRSegyeui juin
MRSegyeŭi chuin
Directed byYoon Ga-eun
Written byYoon Ga-eun
Produced by
  • Kim Se-hun
  • Jenna Ku
Starring
CinematographyKim Ji-hyun
Edited byPark Se-young
Music byLee Min-hwi
Production
companies
  • Vol Media
  • Semosi
Distributed byBarunson E&A
Release dates
  • September 7, 2025 (TIFF)
  • October 22, 2025 (South Korea)
Running time
119 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$494,859[1]

The World of Love (Korean: 세계의 주인) is a 2025 South Korean drama film written and directed by Yoon Ga-eun. The film follows Ju-in, a 17-year-old student, confused by love, unleashes chaos with some words spoken in a moment of anger.[2]

The film had its world premiere in the Platform section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025, where it competed for Platform Prize.[3]

It was released in South Korean theaters on October 22, 2025 by Barunson E&A.[4]

Cast

  • Seo Soo-bin as Ju-in
  • Jang Hye-jin as Kang Tae-sun, Ju-in's mother
  • Kim Jeong-sik as Jang Su-ho
  • Kang Chae-yoon as Gong Yu-ra
  • Lee Jae-hee as Lee Hae-in
  • Kim Ye-chang as Park Chanw-oo
  • Go Min-si as Han Mi-do
  • Kim Suk-hoon as Lee Ki-dong

Release

The World of Love had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025 in Platform section.[5] The film is eligible for People's Choice Awards, which is decided by audience voting.[6][7]

It is invited to compete in the Crouching Tigers section, the international competition for new filmmakers at the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival on September 2025. It is nominated in three categories for the Roberto Rossellini Awards: Best Film, Best Director, and the Jury Prize [8] It also competed at the Warsaw Film Festival in the International Competition section on 11 October 2025.[9]

It was also selected to compete in the Official Competition section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival for the best film award and had the screening on October 14, 2025.[10][11] On October 25, 2025 it was presented in International Perspective section of the São Paulo International Film Festival.[12]

On November 2, it was screened at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in Cineaste Delights section.[13][14] It will compete in the Red Sea: Competition strand at the Red Sea International Film Festival and have screening on 6 December 2025.[15][16]

In February 2025, the film was presented at the European Film Market (EFM), which is held in Berlin, in conjunction with the Berlin International Film Festival by the South Korea’s sales and production company Barunson E&A, who have acquired world sales rights of the film.[17]

It was released on October 22, 2025 in South Korean theatres.[18]

The film has distribution agreements with Japanese distributor Bitters End, Hong Kong’s Edko Films, and Taiwan’s Andrews Film. It has also entered into distribution agreement with the Chinese distribution Light Films Limited on October 19, 2025.[19]

Reception

Box office

The film was released on October 22, 2025 on 358 screens.[1]

As of November 5, 2025, the film has grossed US$494,859 from 75,074 admissions.[20][1]

Critical response

Shim Sun-ah of Yonhap News Agency, reviewing the film praised it for its carefully constructed storytelling and lifelike characters. Shim wrote, the film "weaves together seemingly unrelated events into a cohesive, resonant narrative," with early moments that seem minor eventually connecting to the central theme and sustaining a quiet sense of tension. Shim commended Seo Su-bin's debut as "remarkable," noting her ability to portray a wide range of teenage emotions—from "radiant, carefree charm" to the "raw devastation of a complete breakdown." Jang Hye-jin was also praised for her "magnificent performance" as Joo-in’s mother, a character who supports her daughter's trauma and joins her on the journey toward healing.[21]

Wendy Ide senior International critic of ScreenDaily at the BFI London Film Festival, reviewing the film praised it for its unique storytelling style, noting that director Yoon presents the narrative in "fractured glimpses," which Ide said mirrors the restless nature of teenage attention. Ide noted a key emotional moment set in a carwash, where Yoon Ga-eun "leaves the camera running when it counts," allowing the scene to unfold with raw intensity because of Seo Su-bin's powerful performance. While Ide felt that not every creative choice was successful; describing the repeated use of a "twinkly piano rendition" of Johann Sebastian Bach’s "Sheep may safely graze" as a "tonal mismatch" with the film's "dynamic energy". Ide concluded that overall, the film "works well," offering a story that "takes its time to piece together and is all the more rewarding for its gradual reveal."[22]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Toronto International Film FestivalSeptember 14, 2025People's Choice AwardThe World of LoveNominated[23]
Platform PrizeNominated
Pingyao International Film FestivalSeptember 30, 2025Roberto Rossellini Award: Jury AwardWon[24][25]
Audience AwardWon[26]
BFI London Film FestivalOctober 19, 2025Best FilmNominated[27]
Warsaw Film FestivalOctober 19, 2025Warsaw Grand PrixNominated[28]
Asia Pacific Screen Awards27 November 2025Best Youth FilmPending[29]

References

  1.  "Box office at KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: The World of Love (2025 film)". KOFIC. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2.  Jo Yeon-kyung (July 23, 2025). "윤가은 감독 신작 '세계의 주인' 韓최초 토론토 경쟁 진출" [Director Yoon Ga-eun's New Film 'Master of the World' Enters Toronto Competition for the First Time in Korea]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  3.  Kate Erbland (July 22, 2025). "TIFF 2025's Auteur-Focused Platform Competition Will Be Juried by Two Rising Filmmakers and Oscar Nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste". IndieWire. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  4.  Jo Ji-young (September 17, 2025). ""거장 지아장커도 반했다"…윤가은 감독 '세계의 주인', 토론토 이어 핑야오영화제 경쟁 초청" ["Even the maestro Jia Zhangke was captivated"... Director Yoon Ga-eun's "Master of the World" invited to compete at the Pingyao International Film Festival, following the Toronto International Film Festival.]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  5.  Park Ji-yoon (July 23, 2025). "윤가은 감독 '세계의 주인', 토론토국제영화제 경쟁 부문 초청…韓 최초" [Director Yoon Ga-eun's 'Master of the World' Invited to Competition Section at Toronto International Film Festival… First Korean Film]. The Fact (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  6.  Moon, Ki-hoon (July 23, 2025). "Yoon Ga-eun's 'The World of Love' selected for Toronto's Platform competition". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  7.  "The World of Love". Toronto International Film Festival. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  8.  Lee Jeong-yeon (September 17, 2025). ""전 세계가 주목" 영화 '세계의 주인', 이번엔 핑야오영화제 경쟁 초청" ["The World's Watch": The Film "Master of the World" Invited to Competition at the Pingyao International Film Festival]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  9.  "The World of Love". Warsaw Film Festival. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  10.  Boyce, Laurence (September 4, 2025). "The BFI London Film Festival lifts the lid on the titles for its 69th edition". Cineuropa. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  11.  "The World of Love". BFI London Film Festival. September 3, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  12.  "The World of Love". São Paulo International Film Festival (in Portuguese). Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  13.  "The World of Love". Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. October 30, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  14.  Bae Hyo-joo (October 30, 2025). ""올해의 명작"‥'세계의 주인' 한한령 뚫고 中 배급→홍콩까지 간다" ["Masterpiece of the Year"… "Master of the World" Breaks Through THAAD Ban, Distributed in China and Now in Hong Kong]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  15.  "The World of Love". Red Sea International Film Festival. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  16.  Salwa, Ola (November 6, 2025). "The fifth Red Sea International Film Festival announces its full line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  17.  Michael Rosser (February 14, 2025). "Barunson E&A unveils Yoon Ga-eun's 'The World Of Love' at EFM (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  18.  Jo Yeon-kyung (August 11, 2025). "韓영화 최초 토론토 경쟁 진출 '세계의 주인' 10월 국내 개봉" ["Master of the World," the first Korean film to compete in the Toronto competition, will be released domestically in October] (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  19.  Naman Ramachandran (October 19, 2025). "Korean Film 'The World of Love' Secures Rare Chinese Distribution Deal (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  20.  "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2025". KOFIC. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  21.  Shim, Sun-ah (October 20, 2025). "(Movie Review) 'The World of Love': a quietly powerful film that celebrates life's resilience". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  22.  Wendy Ide (October 17, 2025). "'The World Of Love' review: Complex, thoughtful South Korean drama deals with aftermath of sexual assault". ScreenDaily. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  23.  Katz, David (July 23, 2025). "Toronto announces its competitive Platform section, and more sparkly Galas and Special Presentations". Cineuropa. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  24.  Shackleton, Liz (September 17, 2025). "'My Father's Shadow', 'Lost Land' & 'The President's Cake' Among Pingyao Film Festival's Crouching Tigers Entries". Deadline. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  25.  Naman Ramachandran (September 29, 2025). "'Deep Quiet Room,' 'The President's Cake' Take Top Prizes at Pingyao Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  26.  Kim Seong-hyeon (October 1, 2025). "윤가은 감독 '세계의 주인', 핑야오국제영화제 2관왕" [Director Yoon Ga-eun's "Master of the World" Wins Two Awards at the Pingyao International Film Festival]. YTN (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  27.  Ntim, Zac (September 3, 2025). "BFI London Film Festival: Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' & Kate Moss Biopic 'Moss & Freud' Among Headline Titles — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  28.  "International Competition". Warsaw Film Festival. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  29.  Naman Ramachandran (October 14, 2025). "'Samsara,' 'It Was Just an Accident,' 'Magellan' Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
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