‘The World of Love’ Review: Yoon Ga-eun’s Superb Social Drama Tackles a Sensitive Topic With Grace, Power and Beautifully Judged Humor
Variety | 11.12.2025 05:00
Gliding effortlessly from teen comedy to poignant social drama and all the way back and around again, “The World of Love” is a near-flawless triumph for South Korean filmmaker Yoon Ga-eun. Featuring a sensational lead performance by newcomer Seo Su-bin, Yoon’s first feature in six years is a beautifully constructed portrait of a 17-year-old high schooler who’s the funniest and most vivacious girl in class — and also a survivor of sexual assault. Expertly balancing its lighter and darker themes while unfolding with almost documentary-like realism, “The World of Love” rings achingly true at every humorous and heartbreaking turn.
