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The World of Us

The World of Us

Close-up on children's world, seemingly simple but full of emotional turbulence.

20167.51h 35m

Overview

A bullied girl becomes friends with a new kid during a break, but when classes start up again, their new friendship is nearly ruined when the bullying continues.

Directed by Yoon Ga-eun
Written by Yoon Ga-eun
Produced by Kim Soon-mo, Lee Chang-dong, Jeong Tae-sung
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Top Cast

Choi Soo-in

Choi Soo-in

Seon

Seol Hye-in

Seol Hye-in

Ji-ah

Lee Seo-yeon

Lee Seo-yeon

Bora

Kang Min-joon

Kang Min-joon

Yoon

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Kim Hee-joon

Eun-joo

Kim Chae-yeon

Kim Chae-yeon

Tae-yeon

Jang Hye-jin

Jang Hye-jin

Seon's Mother

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Son Seok-bae

Seon's Father

Ri Woo-jin

Ri Woo-jin

Stationary Store Man

K

Kim Young-mi

School Teacher

Themes & Keywords

friendshipelementary schoolcoming of agerelationshipwoman director

About The World of Us

The World of Us is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of friendship, elementary school, coming of age, relationship, woman director. Directed by Yoon Ga-eun, it stars Choi Soo-in, Seol Hye-in, Lee Seo-yeon. A bullied girl becomes friends with a new kid during a break, but when classes start up again, their new friendship is nearly ruined when the bullying continues.

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