Yoon Ga-eun's 'The World of Love' heads to Tokyo Filmex competition

Director Yoon Ga-eun’s new feature “The World of Love” was officially invited to the competition section of Japan’s leading indie movie festival Tokyo Filmex, following a series of invitations and awards at major international film festivals. The film's invitation to the festival follows its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and notable wins including the Roberto Rossellini Jury Award and Audience Award at the Pingyao International Film Festival and the Fipresci Prize at the Warsaw International Film Festival. "The World of Love" delves into the turbulent inner life of 18-year-old high school student Lee Joo-in (Seo Su-bin), who appears charming and sure of herself, hiding a painful history. Her world is disrupted when a classmate starts a petition to protest the return of a notorious child sex offender to their neighborhood. While every student signs without hesitation, Joo-in solely refuses to sign. This leads to a tense confrontation and she soon begins receiving mysterious notes. The film explores complex social and emotional issues, arguing that healWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times