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Yoon Ga-eun's Indie Film Shatters Records, Sparks Dialogue

1/5/2026

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Yoon Ga-eun, the filmmaker behind The World of Love, earns acclaim in South Korea for a sensitive portrayal of a teenage survivor of sexual violence.
Since its October release, the film has earned over $1.1 million and is South Korea's highest-grossing indie of 2025.
Joo-in's refusal to sign a petition against a released offender reveals her complex identity, underscoring the film's focus on her autonomy.

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Story summary

Yoon Ga-eun, the filmmaker behind The World of Love, earns acclaim in South Korea for a sensitive portrayal of a teenage survivor of sexual violence.
Since its October release, the film has earned over $1.1 million and is South Korea's highest-grossing indie of 2025.
Joo-in's refusal to sign a petition against a released offender reveals her complex identity, underscoring the film's focus on her autonomy.