'Master of the World' Confirmed for Release in UK, Japan, and North America... Continues Global Journey

"The World Is Yours" to be released in Italy, Australia, and more next year, raising expectations for box office successThe film "The World Is Yours" has confirmed additional releases in the UK, Japan, and North America. / Barunson E&A[Reporter Park Ji-yoon] The film "The World Is Yours" is heading to the UK and Japan.Distributor Barunson E&A announced on the 11th, "'The World Is Yours' (Director Yoon Ga-eun) will be released in the UK and Japan in November and December, and is scheduled to be released in Italy, Australia, and Israel next year."The film tells the story of Ju-in (played by Seo Su-bin), an 18-year-old high school student whose inner thoughts are hard to decipher, who is caught between being an "insider" and a "attention seeker." After single-handedly refusing a school-wide petition, she begins to receive mysterious notes."The World Is Yours," released in Korea last year, achieved a monumental success with a cumulative audience of 210,000 viewers.The film was also invited to the Platform competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the first Korean film to do so. It went on to win two awards at the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival, the FIPRESCI Award at the 41st Warsaw International Film Festival, and the Grand Prix at the 47th Three Continents Festival in Nantes, receiving critical acclaim. It is also garnering attention for its consecutive invitations to over 40 prestigious film festivals worldwide.The response to its international releases has also been enthusiastic. In the first half of this year, it was released in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and France. In Hong Kong (released January 29), it had a remarkable 15-week run, and in France (released May 6), it ran for 11 weeks, captivating both Asian and European audiences.This global momentum is set to continue through the second half of the year and into next year.In particular, anticipation is high as Bitters End, a leading Japanese distributor that has carefully selected films combining artistic merit and popular appeal such as "Parasite," "Drive My Car," and "Still Life," will handle the distribution in Japan.Yuji Sadai, CEO of Bitters End, stated, "We are very pleased to distribute Yoon Ga-eun's new film, 'The World Is Yours,' in Japan. This film demonstrates an excellent approach to its themes. The audience reaction during the Japanese premiere at the Tokyo Filmex film festival last November was very enthusiastic, so we have high expectations for the Japanese release on December 11."In North America, the film has partnered with Kino Lorber, a leading distributor specializing in arthouse films in the United States. Kino Lorber has introduced globally acclaimed films such as "Bacurau" and "I Killed My Mother" to North American audiences.With this, "The World Is Yours" is expanding its presence in the global market by collaborating with distributors with extensive experience and expertise in Asia, Europe, and now North America.Furthermore, with "The World Is Yours" scheduled for release in Italy, Australia, and Israel in 2027, expectations are building for the continued enthusiastic interest and response from audiences worldwide."The World Is Yours," which has announced additional overseas releases, is currently available through IPTV and VOD services.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]