Kathmandu, June 17 -- Characterisation by Yoon Ga-eun is something to be admired. Examining love, trauma, childhood and youth, Yoon visualises her characters employing contemporary narratives with scrutinised observations and authenticity. And what she does best in this process is avoid cliches.

Moving from 'The World of Us' (2016) to 'The House of Us' (2019) and to her third feature 'The World of Love' (2025), her meditation on what it means to be a child or a youth in intricate surroundings grappling with identity, trauma, belonging and family defines her as a vibrant and celebrated filmmaker. What exceptionally stands out in all these movies is the masterful presence of debut actors.

'The World of Love' centres Lee Ju-in (played by S...