The World of Love
Boisterous and unshakable, a young girl’s harmonious world unravels after a public clash and anonymous letters force her to confront long-buried truths, testing her sense of self and resilience.
Description
Boisterous, mischievous, and seemingly unassailable, Lee Joo-in is the master of her world. Whether dancing with classmates, sparring with her charismatic brother and devoted mother (Parasite’s Jang Hye-jin), or sharing tender moments with her boyfriend, Joo-in’s life appears in harmony. That balance shatters after a public confrontation and a series of unsettling anonymous messages compel her to confront difficult truths long buried. Bong Joon-ho hails director Yoon Ga-eun as a master at eliciting extraordinary performances from child actors, exemplified in newcomer Seo Su-bin’s achingly tender and multifaceted portrayal of Joo-in. The World of Love further establishes Yoon as one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary Korean cinema. —Jordan Klein
Biographies
South Korean writer/director Yoon Ga-eun began her career making short films, including The Taste of Salvia (2009); Proof (2010); Guest (2011), the winner of Grand Prix at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival; and Sprout (2013). She made her feature debut with The World of Us (2016) and The House of Us (2019).
